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Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

A two unitary model based on North and South areas of Devon


Option 2 - A two unitary model based on north and south areas of Devon - A map showing the north and south areas of Devon
  • South Devon, including Plymouth, Teignbridge, South Hams and Torbay – shown in green.
  • North Devon, includes Exeter, East Devon, North Devon, Torridge, West Devon and Mid Devon – shown in blue.
IndicatorNorth DevonSouth DevonEngland
Population: Total605,492639,137
Population aged 0-1594,153 (15.5%)103,656 (16.3%)18.5%
Population aged 16-64357,906 (59.1%)380,037 (59.7%)62.9%
Population aged 65+153,433 (25.3%)152,444 (24.0%)18.7%
Population Change 2018-2023: Total+34,239 (+6.0%)+13,767 (+2.2%)+3.2%
Population Change 2018-2023: 0-15+1,196 (+1.3%)-637 (-0.6%)+0.9%
Population Change 2018-2023: 16-64+21,058 (+6.3%)+4,318 (+1.1%)+2.7%
Population Change 2018-2023: 65++11,985 (+8.5%)+10,086 (+7.1%)+6.9%
Area Size (sq. km)5,0041,703
Population Density121374434
Council Tax Base (all)285,190304,840
Gross Value Added£16.65bn£14.78bn
Gross Value Added per worker£65,121£53,984£73,390
VAT Reg Business27,61021,490
VAT Reg Businesses per 100 people4.63.44.1
Income deprived (%)9.7%13.5%12.9%
Annual Housing Completions vs Target68.0% (2,946/4,332)40.9% (1,713/4,230)62.1%
Average FT Salary to House Price Ratio9.5 (£32.7k/£310.4k)8.5 (£30.9k/£264.3k)8.3 (£35.1k/£290.0k)
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