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SILVERTON FACTS AND FIGURES
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On this page you will find some information about Silverton, Mid Devon
and Devon generally. Some of it may be very interesting, or very boring,
depending on your point of view. The aim is to place the village and the
parish in context and to provide an ongoing resource.
Click on the links below to go to the item:
The information has been gleaned from a variety of sources. In particular,
Devon County Council's Research & Intelligence Services Department.
For more information click
here. To search for Community Information at Devon CC click
here. The rights of all original authors of any information contained
on this page are acknowledged.
UK Local Government
Local Government in the UK is, on the whole, organized by dividing the
country into County Councils which are then sub-divided into District Councils
which are in turn sub-divided into Parish Councils. In some cases the County
and Districts have been merged into Unitary Authorities. 1998 is a time
of change for Devon which is loosing two Districts, Plymouth and Torbay.
They are becoming Unitary Authorities.
Silverton - Political and Administrative
Silverton is a parish within the Mid Devon District Council area which
itself within the Devon County Council area. Devon C.C. is responsible
for Education, Social Services, Highways and other items. Mid Devon D.C.
is responsible for waste collection, housing, development (planning), environmental
health and building control. Silverton Parish Council has very little power
or responsibility but serves a vital role in passing on the views of the
village and ensuring that the locality is well served.
Politically, our Parish Council is
an elected body of 11. These people are either residents of the parish
or have a business here. There is a Chair Person, a Vice Chair Person and
a paid Clerk who has no vote. Click here for a current
list of members. The Parish of Silverton is also a "Ward" of Mid Devon
District Council (MDDC) and local people vote for a District Councillor
to represent our interest on that body. Click
here to see who that is.
Silverton is part of a larger ward for
Devon County Council. It is the Bradninch and Creedy Ward.
For national politics Silverton is part of the Tiverton
and Honiton Constituency. Our Member of Parliament at Westminster is:-
Angela Browning M.P. at either of the addresses
below
House of Commons, Westminster, LONDON SW1A 0AA
Tel. 0171 219 5067
Fax. 0171 219 2557 |
Tiverton and Honiton Constituency, 3. Bystock Terrace,
EXETER, EX4 4YY
Tel. 01392 272652
Fax. 01392 410216 |
For a list of Central Government websites click
here
Our Euro M.P. is Giles Chichester who is the member
for the Devon and East Plymouth Constituency. He can be contacted at-
48. Queen Street, EXETER EX4 3SR
Tel. 01392 491815
Fax. 01392 491588
To find out more about Europe click
here, this will take you to Europa, the European Union's server, for
information about The Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court
of Justice, the Court of Auditors and other bodies of the European Union
(EU).
Some Information and Statistics about Silverton
| Area |
| Parish area |
1913 hectares (4727 acres) |
To see the rest of the areas of Mid Devon Parishes click
here
| Population |
Source: Registrar General (Population
Estimates) |
| Year |
1993
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1994
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1995
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1996
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2001 (Projection)
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2004 (Projection)
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| Population (est.) |
1753
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1760
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1841
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1825
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1827
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1840
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This makes Silverton the 6th largest parish in Mid Devon by population
(1996). To see the rest click here
There are more females than males in the Mid Devon Area. Of a total
population of 66050 (100%), 34250 (52%) are female and 31750 (48%) are
male. No wonder it's good around here! To see the age breakdown of these
figures click here.
Historically Silverton's population has shown
a gradual increase (Source: Census)
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YEAR
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1801
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1851
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1901
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1931
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1961
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1971
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1981
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1993
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POP.
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1236
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1376
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1188
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1129
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1243
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1477
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1675
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1753
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Devon's population is generally on the increase. Every year 8400 (net)
people come to Devon to live. Click here to see
the age range inflows and outflows.
Wealth and Poverty
The 'wealth z-score' is derived from combining four variables: two or more
cars; big houses (seven or more rooms); DINKY households (dual income,
no kids); and those in occupations where the average full-time salary was
above the higher tax rate threshold, plus personal allowances (£23,705
in 1991). On this method Silverton scores 1.20 - a positive number indicating
above average wealth. Click here to see the
other wards in Mid Devon. 10.4% of households in Silverton are in receipt
of housing benefit. This compares with the Mid Devon average of 14.8%.
Earnings in Devon generally are lower than the national average. Here
we have the average gross weekly earnings for April 1997. (All
figures in GB Pounds)
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Males - Devon
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Males - England
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Females - Devon
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Females - England
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£344.20
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£414.00
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£260.10
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£301.30
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Silverton unemployment figures for 1997
can be seen in the following table:-
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January '97
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April '97
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July '97
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October '97
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26
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28
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25
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21
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This gives us (assuming c.987 working age & able people) an unemployment
rate of 2.5%
House Prices
The average price for a house (incl. flats) in Devon in September '97 was
£69,441. Click here to see the breakdown.
This shows a 7.8% increase on 1996 whereas there was only a 2.5% increase
'95-'96. This compares with the Governments Retail Price Index (RPI) which
showed a 3.6% increase '96-'97 and a 2.1% increase for '95-'96.
New Houses
Silverton - Houses Under Construction & Proposed (as at 31/3/97) and
Mid Year Housing Forecasts
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Under construction
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Proposed
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1997-2001
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2001-2004
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25
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16
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24
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20
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Comparing these figures with the population increase figures shows up a
difference. Are these houses going to be empty or . . .?
Parish Council Budget
Silverton Parish Council has a budget (known as a precept) of £13,000
(U.K. Pounds) for the year '98-99. This amount comes from Council Tax and
central government funding. Council Tax has gone up by 14.87% this year.
For a typical Band "D" property paying £733.90 for '98-99, £569.01
goes to Devon County, £48.30 to the Police, £102.96 to Mid
Devon and £13.63 to the Parishes (average)
Devon County Council Spending
In '98-99 Devon County plans to spend £440,104,000. This will be
spent in the following proportions:-
| Education incl. Arts & Libraries - 51% |
Fire Authority & other levies
- 5% |
Social Services
- 22% |
Environment incl. Highways
- 11% |
Other
- 11% |
This money will provide a service to 680,100 people. This does not include
Plymouth and Torbay which are now unitary authorities.
Devon C.C. directly employs 20,665 people.
To find out more about Devon County Council click
here
As of 11/4/98 Mid Devon District Council were not on-line. To find out
more about Mid Devon tourism click
here
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Silverton Parish Council -
List of members April '98
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| Mr. G. Knowles, Chair |
| Mrs. H. Thomas, Vice Chair |
| Mr. J. Ayshford |
| Mrs. J. Blackmore |
| Mr. E.J. Elston |
| Mr. S. Flower |
| Mr. R. Jones |
| Mrs. C. Read |
| Mrs. J. Rice |
| Mrs. J. Roach (District
Councillor) |
| Mr. R. Vanneck |
| Mrs. S. Woodland (Clerk) |
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Mid Devon Parish
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1996 Population
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| Tiverton |
17521 |
| Cullompton |
6750 |
| Crediton |
6423 |
| Uffculme |
2401 |
| Willand |
2348 |
| Silverton |
1825 |
| Bradninch |
1768 |
| Hemyock |
1681 |
| Bampton |
1654 |
| Halberton |
1385 |
| Crediton Hamlets |
1322 |
| Sandford |
1261 |
| Sampford Peverell |
1134 |
| Bow |
989 |
| Morchard Bishop |
968 |
| Lapford |
943 |
| Thorverton |
891 |
| Kentisbeare |
887 |
| Newton St Cyres |
882 |
| Copplestone |
861 |
| Burlescombe |
860 |
| Culmstock |
825 |
| Cheriton Fitzpaine |
823 |
| Cheriton Bishop |
749 |
| Chawleigh |
557 |
| Clayhidon |
477 |
| Shobrooke |
473 |
| Holcombe Rogus |
471 |
| Cruwys Morchard |
458 |
| Colebrooke |
400 |
| Oakford |
397 |
| Zeal Monachorum |
395 |
| Coldridge |
359 |
| Washfield |
340 |
| Stoodleigh |
325 |
| Down St Mary |
322 |
| Morebath |
301 |
| Uplowman |
278 |
| Thelbridge |
276 |
| Wembworthy |
233 |
| Bickleigh |
227 |
| Puddington |
220 |
| Poughill |
211 |
| Cadeleigh |
193 |
| Hockworthy |
179 |
| Loxbeare |
169 |
| Woolfardisworthy |
150 |
| Hittisleigh |
132 |
| Clayhanger |
126 |
| Templeton |
126 |
| Cadbury |
125 |
| Butterleigh |
121 |
| Huntsham |
120 |
| Nymet Rowland |
112 |
| Stockleigh Pomeroy |
111 |
| Washford Pyne |
96 |
| Eggesford |
79 |
| Kennerleigh |
72 |
| Upton Hellions |
69 |
| Clannaborough |
55 |
| Stockleigh English |
54 |
| Brushford |
42 |
| Totals |
66000 |
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MID DEVON - Parish Areas
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Parish
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Area (hectare)
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| 1 |
Tiverton |
7150
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| 2 |
Crediton Hamlets |
3850
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| 3 |
Cullompton |
3305
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| 4 |
Sandford |
3220
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| 5 |
Bampton |
3153
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| 6 |
Halberton |
3054
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| 7 |
Morchard Bishop |
2903
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| 8 |
Uffculme |
2488
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| 9 |
Cruwys Morchard |
2444
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| 10 |
Hemyock |
2387
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| 11 |
Oakford |
2344
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| 12 |
Chawleigh |
2241
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| 13 |
Cheriton Bishop |
1999
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| 14 |
Cheriton Fitzpaine |
1965
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| 15 |
Clayhidon |
1914
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| 16 |
Silverton |
1913
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| 17 |
Kentisbeare |
1825
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| 18 |
Stoodleigh |
1811
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| 19 |
Colebrooke |
1780
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| 20 |
Bradninch |
1778
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| 21 |
Newton St Cyres |
1775
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| 22 |
Shobrooke |
1723
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| 23 |
Thorverton |
1661
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| 24 |
Thelbridge |
1619
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| 25 |
Coldridge |
1488
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| 26 |
Culmstock |
1480
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| 27 |
Burlescombe |
1474
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| 28 |
Lapford |
1450
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| 29 |
Morebath |
1402
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| 30 |
Zeal Monachorum |
1341
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| 31 |
Washfield |
1340
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| 32 |
Uplowman |
1298
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| 33 |
Holcombe Rogus |
1221
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| 34 |
Bow |
1159
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| 35 |
Hockworthy |
1106
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| 36 |
Wembworthy |
987
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| 37 |
Sampford Peverell |
898
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| 38 |
Cadeleigh |
881
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| 39 |
Woolfardisworthy |
863
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| 40 |
Clayhanger |
857
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| 41 |
Hittisleigh |
802
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| 42 |
Templeton |
771
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| 43 |
Cadbury |
759
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| 44 |
Bickleigh |
740
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| 45 |
Huntsham |
704
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| 46 |
Poughill |
701
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| 47 |
Down St Mary |
633
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| 48 |
Puddington |
560
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| 49 |
Copplestone |
550
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| 50 |
Loxbeare |
544
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| 51 |
Eggesford |
538
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| 52 |
Stockleigh Pomeroy |
515
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| 53 |
Washford Pyne |
463
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| 54 |
Stockleigh English |
447
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| 55 |
Crediton |
439
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| 56 |
Clannaborough |
409
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| 57 |
Willand |
409
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| 58 |
Brushford |
374
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| 59 |
Upton Hellions |
332
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| 60 |
Kennerleigh |
296
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| 61 |
Nymet Rowland |
245
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| 62 |
Butterleigh |
196
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Total Area |
90974
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MID DEVON
- Registrar General's Mid 1996 Population Estimates
| Age |
Males |
Females |
Total |
| 0 to 4 |
2000 |
1900 |
3850 |
| 5 to 9 |
2000 |
2250 |
4300 |
| 10 to 14 |
2150 |
2100 |
4250 |
| 15 to 19 |
1900 |
1650 |
3500 |
| 20 to 24 |
1350 |
1500 |
2900 |
| 25 to 29 |
2150 |
2150 |
4300 |
| 30 to 34 |
2100 |
2400 |
4500 |
| 35 to 39 |
2100 |
2350 |
4450 |
| 40 to 44 |
2300 |
2300 |
4550 |
| 45 to 49 |
2550 |
2450 |
5050 |
| 50 to 54 |
2350 |
2250 |
4650 |
| 55 to 59 |
1900 |
2000 |
3900 |
| 60 to 64 |
1750 |
1800 |
3550 |
| 65 to 69 |
1700 |
1850 |
3600 |
| 70 to 74 |
1250 |
1700 |
2950 |
| 75 to 79 |
1000 |
1350 |
2350 |
| 80 to 84 |
700 |
1100 |
1800 |
| 85+ |
500 |
1150 |
1600 |
| Total |
31750 |
34250 |
66050 |
DEVON - Migration - By Age Year Ended September
1997
| Age |
In |
Out |
Balance |
Gross Flow |
| 0 to 4 |
2894 |
-2213 |
681 |
5107 |
| 5 to 9 |
2345 |
-1674 |
671 |
4019 |
| 10 to 14 |
1750 |
-1303 |
447 |
3053 |
| 15 to 19 |
6357 |
-4627 |
1730 |
10984 |
| 20 to 24 |
6125 |
-8198 |
-2073 |
14323 |
| 25 to 29 |
4481 |
-4732 |
-251 |
9213 |
| 30 to 34 |
3651 |
-3217 |
434 |
6868 |
| 35 to 39 |
2783 |
-1994 |
789 |
4777 |
| 40 to 44 |
2049 |
-1357 |
692 |
3406 |
| 45 to 49 |
2021 |
-1223 |
798 |
3244 |
| 50 to 54 |
2172 |
-1102 |
1070 |
3274 |
| 55 to 59 |
1706 |
-848 |
858 |
2554 |
| 60 to 64 |
1762 |
-723 |
1039 |
2485 |
| 65 to 69 |
1374 |
-617 |
757 |
1991 |
| 70 to 74 |
889 |
-601 |
288 |
1490 |
| 75+ |
1784 |
-1314 |
470 |
3098 |
| Total |
44143 |
-35743 |
8400 |
79886 |
MID DEVON - Wealth Indicies
| Ward Name |
Wealth |
| Boniface |
-1.20 |
| Bradninch |
0.20 |
| Cadbury |
0.37 |
| Canal |
-1.46 |
| Canonsleigh |
4.36 |
| Castle |
-1.58 |
| Clare |
4.73 |
| Cullompton Outer |
6.08 |
| Cullompton Town |
-2.50 |
| Culm |
0.23 |
| East Creedy |
3.30 |
| Halberton |
3.39 |
| Lawrence |
0.03 |
| Lowman |
-1.75 |
| Newbrooke |
5.11 |
| Paullet |
3.40 |
| Sandford |
2.63 |
| Shuttern |
1.92 |
| Silverton |
1.20 |
| Taw |
4.49 |
| Taw Vale |
0.64 |
| Upper Culm |
0.75 |
| Upper Yeo |
3.32 |
| West Creedy |
1.34 |
| Westexe North |
-0.55 |
| Westexe South |
-3.77 |
| Willand |
-0.06 |
| Yeo |
4.00 |
DEVON - Average House Prices (£)
- Per Quarter (Source: Land Registry)
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Quarter
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Detached
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Semi-Detached
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Terraced
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Flat/Maisonette
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All
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| Jul.-Sept. '97 |
105253 |
60992 |
50350 |
45907 |
69441 |
| Apr.-June '97 |
100211 |
59180 |
47943 |
43173 |
66250 |
| Jan.-Mar. '97 |
100182 |
58949 |
47673 |
43932 |
65488 |
| Oct.-Dec. '96 |
95026 |
57820 |
45512 |
42728 |
63768 |
| Jul.-Sept. '96 |
95714 |
56645 |
46279 |
42760 |
64410 |
| Apr.-June '96 |
91980 |
57601 |
44513 |
42672 |
62057 |
| Jan.-Mar. '96 |
90513 |
56207 |
44319 |
41999 |
60800 |
| Oct.-Dec. '95 |
94127 |
55428 |
45622 |
40968 |
62487 |
| Jul.-Sept. '95 |
93159 |
56277 |
46147 |
42957 |
62825 |
| Apr.-June '95 |
93532 |
56983 |
46400 |
42403 |
61554 |
| Jan.-Mar. '95 |
88974 |
56358 |
46919 |
41617 |
60111 |
We are not responsible for any errors or omissions,
or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
Last updated 12/4/98 by Miles
Snowdon
