South Devon
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
South Devon offers a mix of sandy beaches, river estuaries, and rolling countryside. Coastal towns such as Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, and Salcombe are known for sailing, seafood, and stunning waterfronts. The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty includes scenic walking trails and wildlife-rich landscapes. With beaches, coastal paths, and historic harbours, the area is ideal for both relaxation and outdoor adventures.
Wards in South Devon
South Devon is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Allington & Strete
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming
- Charterlands
- Churston with Galmpton
- Collaton St Mary
- Dartington & Staverton
- Dartmouth & East Dart
- Furzeham with Summercombe
- King's Ash
- Kingsbridge
- Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford
- Marldon & Littlehempston
- Salcombe & Thurlestone
- South Brent
- St Peter's with St Mary's
- Stokenham
- Totnes
- West Dart
South Devon is a constituency that covers these wards in South Hams / Torbay.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 15,600 | 17.08% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,861 | 5.32% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,956 | 8.71% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 13,811 | 15.12% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,317 | 23.34% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 27,773 | 30.41% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 85,406 | 94.17% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,261 | 2.49% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 475 | 0.52% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 402 | 0.44% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 352 | 0.39% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 304 | 0.34% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 250 | 0.28% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 248 | 0.27% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 178 | 0.20% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 167 | 0.18% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 145 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 143 | 0.16% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| African | 83 | 0.09% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 72 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 56 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 47 | 0.05% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 40 | 0.04% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 39 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 22 | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.50% |