Waldon Demographics (Torridge, England)

Waldon is a ward in Torridge of South West, England and includes areas of Newton St. Petrock, Parnacott, Venngreen, Cookbury Wick, East Putford, Bradworthy, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy Beacon, Soldon Cross, Gidcott, Bulkworthy, Bridgerule, Pancrasweek, Windy Cross, Dexbeer, Putford, Bradford, Kimworthy, Woodacott, Cookbury, Kingford, Sutcombe, Milton Damerel, Chilsworthy, Soldon, Thornbury, Haytown, Virworthy, Abbots Bickington, West Putford, Horrelsford and Aldercott.

In the 2011 census the population of Waldon was 1,679 and is made up of approximately 49% females and 51% males.

The average age of people in Waldon is 45, while the median age is higher at 49.

94.9% of people living in Waldon were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were 1.0% Scotland, 0.8% Wales, 0.2% United States, 0.2% China, 0.2% Australia, 0.1% South Africa, 0.1% Ireland, 0.1% Kenya, 0.1% Sri Lanka.

98.8% of people living in Waldon speak English. The other top languages spoken are 0.5% Polish, 0.1% All other Chinese, 0.1% French, 0.1% German, 0.1% Mandarin Chinese, 0.1% British sign language, 0.1% Any Sign Communication System, 0.1% Spanish, 0.1% Dutch.

The religious make up of Waldon is 67.7% Christian, 22.1% No religion, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.2% Humanist, 0.1% Atheist, 0.1% Agnostic. 151 people did not state a religion. 4 people identified as a Jedi Knight.

61.3% of people are married, 8.4% cohabit with a member of the opposite sex, 0.6% live with a partner of the same sex, 17.4% are single and have never married or been in a registered same sex partnership, 5.1% are separated or divorced. There are 54 widowed people living in Waldon.

The top occupations listed by people in Waldon are Skilled trades 27.3%, Skilled agricultural and related trades 13.7%, Agricultural and Related Trades 13.7%, Professional 11.9%, Elementary 11.1%, Administrative and secretarial 10.9%, Managers, directors and senior officials 10.2%, Associate professional and technical 9.8%, Caring, leisure and other service 8.5%, Administrative 7.3%.