GENDER

  • 52.8%Male
  • 47.2%Female

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13.7%AB
  • 66%C1/C2
  • 20.2%DE

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 2.8%Unemployed
  • 3.5%Students

MARITAL STATUS

  • 60%Married
  • 21%Single
  • 19%Other

Demographic Data & Statistics for TQ2 8LS

Introduction

In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Watcombe ward TQ2 8LS postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.

This demographic data for TQ2 8LS is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Watcombe may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.

People

Age Breakdown

Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 53 people (residents) living here, of which 52.8% are recorded on official sources as male, and 47.2% female; men outnumber women in Watcombe.

There are 28 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the TQ2 8LS postcode area since the last census.

0-16
14%
17-30
10%
31-45
13%
46-60
22%
61-75
25%
75-90
15%

Household Breakdown

Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 53 people (residents) living here, of which 52.8% are recorded on official sources as male, and 47.2% female; men outnumber women in Watcombe.

There are 28 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the TQ2 8LS postcode area since the last census.

Total households28
Population 53
Men
52.8%
Women
47.2%

TQ Postcode Wall Map

Hotels near TQ28LS


Social Grades

The social grade of people in Watcombe is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.

Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:

  • A - Upper Middle Class Higher administrative, managerial or professional
  • B - Middle Class Intermediate managerial, administrative or professional
  • C1 - Lower Middle Class Supervisory or clerical and junior management, administrative or professional
  • C2 - Skilled Working Class Skilled manual workers
  • D - Working Class Semi and unskilled manual workers
  • E - Non Working Casual or lowest grade workers, pensioners, and others who may rely on the welfare state for their income, including students.
AB
13.7%
C1
34.2%
C2
31.9%
DE
20.2%

Ethnic Groups

The population of TQ2 8LS identifies themselves as 100% white, 0% mixed, 0% Asian, and 0% black.

There are more people classed as 'white' in Torbay than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.

The breakdown of ethnicity for TQ2 8LS is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with City and Town'.

Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.

Urban with City and Town
White
100%
Mixed
0%
Asian
0%
Black
0%
Other
0%
White British 98%
White Irish1%
White Gypsy0%
White Other1%
Mixed White/Black Caribbean0%
Mixed White/Black African0%
Mixed White/Asian0%
Mixed Other0%
Asian Indian0%
Asian Pakistani0%
Asian Bangladeshi0%
Asian Chinese0%
Asian (Other)0%
Black African0%
Black Caribeean0%
Black (other)0%
Arab0%
Other0%

Marital Status

In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In TQ2 8LS, 60% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.

These marital status statistics for people in Watcombe include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).

Single
21%
Married
60%
Other
19%

General Health

Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the TQ2 8LS postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.

People in Watcombe were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.

Very Good
41.7%
Good
34.4%
Fair
16.3%
Poor
5.8%
Very Poor
1.7%

Spending a fortune on conveyancing?

Conveyancing Quotes

Compare instant, low-cost online quotes from trusted conveyancing solicitors.

Backed by experts, our no-obligation service searches through the best conveyancing quotes on the market to save you time and money.

Instant quotes
No obligation
Backed by experts
Stress free
Fully compliant
GET QUOTES NOW

Education and Work

Occupation

What type of jobs do people in Watcombe do? Residents of TQ2 8LS who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.

Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 21% of the workforce in TQ2 8LS.

10.5% of workers in TQ2 8LS are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.

Managerial & Directors
8.8%
Professionals
11.9%
Associate Professionals
9.9%
Admin & Secretarial
13.2%
Skilled Trades
17.7%
Caring, Leisure & Service
14.4%
Sales & Customer Services
7.2%
Plant & Machine Operatives
6.5%
Elementary Occupations
10.5%

Household Income

Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in TQ2 8LS take home £32,240, which is 2% lower than the UK average.

In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.

IncomeAverage WeeklyAnnuallyAverage SalaryTorbayRegional AreaUKAll of UK
Average income£ 620£32,240£30,888£39,468
Upper average£710£36,920£35,256£44,980
Upper average£540£28,080£27,144£34,684

Unemployment Rates

As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of TQ2 8LS was recorded as being 2.8% , which is lower than the UK average.

3.5% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 93.7% of people in TQ2 8LS are in work.

Working
93.7%
Unemployed
2.8%
Students
3.5%

Move to get people off benefits and into work as Plymouth claimants soar

A Plymouth MP has hit back after it was revealed there was a surge in people claiming Universal Credit sickness benefit in the city

Plymouth Live

People not on DWP benefits will spot extra 57 in bank account

The combination of reductions in National Insurance and energy bills has resulted in an average saving of 57

Devon Live

Why people will be naked in their gardens this Saturday

A counsellor says there are benefits to the unusual event

Devon Live
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 85%Adults

About this data

Due to the limited amount of people who may live in TQ2 8LS, we've expanded the catchment area to include the neighbourhood.

Rather than showing demographic data from just TQ2 8LS, we've taken data from the LSOA (Lower Super Output Area) so we can display accurate demographic data.

Using a bigger sample of the local population gives us more insightful data than relying solely on the 53 people who live in TQ2 8LS.

The postcode TQ2 8LS is in the LSOA area called 'Torbay 001C', in the Watcombe ward.

The geographical demographic data for TQ2 8LS has been extracted from the Office of National Statistics, responsible for the collection and publication of UK statistics relating to population, society and economy. (ONS)

Statistical Disclosure Control Methods

Please note that targeted record swapping and restriction of detail (particularly at low level geographies) is regularly undertaken on Census data by the ONS to protect the privacy of individuals.

Demographic statistics are derived from the 2011 Census, which was carried out to provide a detailed analysis of the population and its characteristics. Data from the Office for National Statistics is licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0.

50.49931
-3.538978