Lynton and Lynmouth Demographics (North Devon, England)

Lynton and Lynmouth is a ward in North Devon of South West, England and includes areas of Brendon, Countisbury, Oare, Westlyn, Hillsford, Barbrook Mill, Bridge Ball, Tippacott and Barbrook.

In the 2011 census the population of Lynton and Lynmouth was 1,647 and is made up of approximately 52% females and 48% males.

The average age of people in Lynton and Lynmouth is 49, while the median age is higher at 53.

91.3% of people living in Lynton and Lynmouth were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were 1.5% Scotland, 1.3% Wales, 0.5% United States, 0.5% South Africa, 0.4% Ireland, 0.2% Northern Ireland, 0.1% Isle of Man, 0.1% India, 0.1% Kenya.

97.8% of people living in Lynton and Lynmouth speak English. The other top languages spoken are 0.6% Polish, 0.5% German, 0.2% Russian, 0.1% Latvian, 0.1% Slovak, 0.1% Hungarian, 0.1% Thai, 0.1% Greek, 0.1% Spanish.

The religious make up of Lynton and Lynmouth is 65.3% Christian, 25.4% No religion, 0.3% Buddhist, 0.1% Muslim, 0.1% Hindu, 0.1% Atheist, 0.1% Humanist. 122 people did not state a religion. 9 people identified as a Jedi Knight.

54.5% of people are married, 11.1% cohabit with a member of the opposite sex, 0.9% live with a partner of the same sex, 15.8% are single and have never married or been in a registered same sex partnership, 8.5% are separated or divorced. There are 90 widowed people living in Lynton and Lynmouth.

The top occupations listed by people in Lynton and Lynmouth are Managers, directors and senior officials 25.6%, Skilled trades 20.5%, Other managers and proprietors 20.4%, Managers and Proprietors in Hospitality and Leisure Services 15.4%, Elementary 10.9%, Caring, leisure and other service 9.4%, Elementary administration and service 8.9%, Associate professional and technical 8.3%, Professional 8.2%, Skilled construction and building trades 7.7%.