North Devon

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for North Devon. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for North Devon, not our estimates.

• 759 births and 1,209 deaths: natural change reduced the population by 450.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 681 people.
• International migration (net) added 17 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) reduced the figure by 2.
• Altogether the population grew by 246 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in North Devon: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for North Devon’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in North Devon moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

Pay rose faster than both the house price and the rent over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Liberal Democrat (2026) — Liberal Democrat 24, Other and independent 8, Conservative 7, Green 3 of 42 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (largest party, no overall majority) (2016–2018); Liberal Democrat (largest party, no overall majority) (2019–2022); Liberal Democrat (2023–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How North Devon’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

7,149 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 3.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£32,682
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026759people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 201393,667people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 202298,611people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,667people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202698,612people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,667people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202698,612people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202698,608people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,667people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202698,611people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,667people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202698,611people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · down 1.3% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20261,560people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · unchanged 0.0 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262.7%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 5.1% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,642
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,209people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,596kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202512.8%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 20269,374kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · up 1.3 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026-0.2%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · down 0.2% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£281,532
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202522
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20255.1%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202519.9%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026681people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026466people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202617people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026449people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-450people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-2people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 0.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025101,222people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · down 0.6 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026-0.1%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · down 0.1% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£845
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 6.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£650

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for North Devon; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for North Devon, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £2,006Year ending March 2021→£2,642Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In North Devon, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £2,006 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,642 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £636 or 31.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,642 in the year ending March 2027 − £2,006 in the year ending March 2021 = £636, which is 31.7% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,642.21 and 2,006.42, and 2,642.21 − 2,006.42 = 635.79.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In North Devon, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £2,006 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,642 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £636 or 31.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £18,3872008→£32,6822025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In North Devon, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £18,387 in 2008 to £32,682 in 2025, a change of £14,295 or 77.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £32,682 in 2025 − £18,387 in 2008 = £14,295, which is 77.7% of the figure for 2008.

  16 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In North Devon, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £18,387 in 2008 to £32,682 in 2025, a change of £14,295 or 77.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £3512008→£6502025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In North Devon, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £351 in 2008 to £650 in 2025, a change of £299 or 85.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £650 in 2025 − £351 in 2008 = £299, which is 85.2% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 650.30 and 351.10, and 650.30 − 351.10 = 299.20.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In North Devon, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £351 in 2008 to £650 in 2025, a change of £299 or 85.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• -44Year to mid-2012→681Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In North Devon, net internal migration by local authority rose from -44 in Year to mid-2012 to 681 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 725 or 1647.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  681 in Year to mid-2025 − -44 in Year to mid-2012 = 725, which is 1647.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, net internal migration by local authority rose from -44 in Year to mid-2012 to 681 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 725 or 1647.7% (ONS).

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• 252Year to mid-2012→466Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In North Devon, international migration into a local authority rose from 252 in Year to mid-2012 to 466 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 214 or 84.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  466 in Year to mid-2025 − 252 in Year to mid-2012 = 214, which is 84.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, international migration into a local authority rose from 252 in Year to mid-2012 to 466 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 214 or 84.9% (ONS).

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• 296Year to mid-2012→449Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In North Devon, international migration out of a local authority rose from 296 in Year to mid-2012 to 449 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 153 or 51.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  449 in Year to mid-2025 − 296 in Year to mid-2012 = 153, which is 51.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, international migration out of a local authority rose from 296 in Year to mid-2012 to 449 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 153 or 51.7% (ONS).

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• -44Year to mid-2012→17Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In North Devon, net international migration by local authority rose from -44 in Year to mid-2012 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 61 or 138.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  17 in Year to mid-2025 − -44 in Year to mid-2012 = 61, which is 138.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, net international migration by local authority rose from -44 in Year to mid-2012 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 61 or 138.6% (ONS).

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• 1,004Year to mid-2012→759Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In North Devon, births by local authority fell from 1,004 in Year to mid-2012 to 759 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 245 or 24.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  759 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,004 in Year to mid-2012 = −245, which is 24.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, births by local authority fell from 1,004 in Year to mid-2012 to 759 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 245 or 24.4% (ONS).

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• 1,066Year to mid-2012→1,209Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In North Devon, deaths by local authority rose from 1,066 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,209 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 143 or 13.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,209 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,066 in Year to mid-2012 = 143, which is 13.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, deaths by local authority rose from 1,066 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,209 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 143 or 13.4% (ONS).

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• -62Year to mid-2012→-450Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In North Devon, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -62 in Year to mid-2012 to -450 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 388 or 625.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -450 in Year to mid-2025 − -62 in Year to mid-2012 = −388, which is 625.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -62 in Year to mid-2012 to -450 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 388 or 625.8% (ONS).

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• -84Year to mid-2012→-2Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In North Devon, other population change by local authority rose from -84 in Year to mid-2012 to -2 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 82 or 97.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -2 in Year to mid-2025 − -84 in Year to mid-2012 = 82, which is 97.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In North Devon, other population change by local authority rose from -84 in Year to mid-2012 to -2 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 82 or 97.6% (ONS).

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Compare North Devon with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• North Devon and Birmingham
• North Devon and Leeds
• North Devon and North Yorkshire
• North Devon and Somerset
• North Devon and Cornwall
• North Devon and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for North Devon said then and says now, with the periods named. North Devon since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for North Devon are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.