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People & Demographics
Ringmore Drive, Kingsbridge, Devon
TQ7 4AUSouth 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 TQ7 4AU.
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 TQ7 4AU postcode area (closest match to OA output area) is, 62 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.
TQ7 4AU 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 TQ7 4AU are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 57.3% of residents in the postcode TQ7 4AU are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of 28.2%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
57.3%
28.2%Percentage of people in TQ7 4AU 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
In the TQ7 4AU area, 9.7% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. At the upper end of the age scale, 43.9 percent are 65 and above, including those at retirement age. This compares to 25.6% at regional level, and 21.8% across the country who are aged 65 and above, a difference of 101.4% when compared to England as a whole.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
43.9%
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
According to Census 2021, 16.9% of households in the postcode TQ7 4AU are single-person households. This figure is higher than than the average across England & Wales, with a difference of 32.0% compared to the national average, where 12.8% of households consist of just one person.
16.9%
32.0%Percentage of TQ7 4AU households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00102027), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (TQ7 4AU) 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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