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People & Demographics
Unnamed Road, Totnes TQ9 7RL
TQ9 7RLSouth Hams
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in TQ9 7RL.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Census 2021 data tells us that the population density of the TQ9 7RL postcode area (closest match to OA output area) is, 33 people per square kilometre. This figure represents the number of residents living in each square kilometre, which offers insight into how crowded or spacious the neighbourhood is.
TQ9 7RL has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 239.2 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in TQ9 7RL are married?
According to Census 2021, 61.8% of those living in the postcode TQ9 7RL are married or in a civil partnership. This percentage is higher than than the rate for England & Wales, where 44.7% of the population are married or in civil partnerships, a difference of 38.3%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
61.8%
38.3%Percentage of people in TQ9 7RL who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 19.8% of the population in the TQ9 7RL area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 30.9 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
30.9%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census indicates that 13% of households within the TQ9 7RL postcode area are comprised of single occupants. This is roughly the same as compared to the rate across England & Wales, with a difference of 1.6% relative to the national percentage, which is 12.8% for single-person households.
13%
1.6%Percentage of TQ9 7RL households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00101995), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (TQ9 7RL) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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