South Hams

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for South Hams. 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 South Hams, not our estimates.

• 602 births and 1,040 deaths: natural change reduced the population by 438.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 1,629 people.
• International migration (net) reduced the population by 81.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 7.
• Altogether the population grew by 1,117 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 South Hams: 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 South Hams’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 South Hams 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 19, Conservative 7, Green 3, Labour 1, Other and independent 1 of 31 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (2016–2022); 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 South Hams’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

4,346 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 46.6 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 7.3% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£38,638
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026602people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 201383,140people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 202288,627people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202683,140people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202688,628people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202683,140people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202688,628people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202688,617people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202683,140people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202688,627people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202683,140people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 202688,626people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 9.8% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20261,065people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.2 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262.1%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 5.0% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,615
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,040people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,964kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202510%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 20269,581kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 7.2 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026-6.8%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · down 6.8% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£360,571
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202515.1
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202515%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,629people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026346people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-81people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026427people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-438people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20267people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.3% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 202592,148people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.3 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20263.2%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 3.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,009
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 3.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£751

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for South Hams; 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 South Hams, 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.

• £1,991Year ending March 2021→£2,615Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In South Hams, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,991 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,615 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £624 or 31.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,615 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,991 in the year ending March 2021 = £624, which is 31.4% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,615.22 and 1,990.82, and 2,615.22 − 1,990.82 = 624.40.

  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 South Hams, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,991 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,615 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £624 or 31.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £26,2882008→£38,6382025

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

  In South Hams, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,288 in 2008 to £38,638 in 2025, a change of £12,350 or 47.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £38,638 in 2025 − £26,288 in 2008 = £12,350, which is 47.0% of the figure for 2008.

  17 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 South Hams, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,288 in 2008 to £38,638 in 2025, a change of £12,350 or 47.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £5182008→£7512025

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

  In South Hams, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £518 in 2008 to £751 in 2025, a change of £234 or 45.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £751 in 2025 − £518 in 2008 = £234, which is 45.2% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 751.20 and 517.50, and 751.20 − 517.50 = 233.70.

  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 South Hams, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £518 in 2008 to £751 in 2025, a change of £234 or 45.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 376Year to mid-2012→1,629Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In South Hams, net internal migration by local authority rose from 376 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,629 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,253 or 333.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,629 in Year to mid-2025 − 376 in Year to mid-2012 = 1,253, which is 333.2% 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 South Hams, net internal migration by local authority rose from 376 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,629 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,253 or 333.2% (ONS).

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• 360Year to mid-2012→346Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In South Hams, international migration into a local authority fell from 360 in Year to mid-2012 to 346 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 14 or 3.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  346 in Year to mid-2025 − 360 in Year to mid-2012 = −14, which is 3.9% 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 South Hams, international migration into a local authority fell from 360 in Year to mid-2012 to 346 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 14 or 3.9% (ONS).

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• 387Year to mid-2012→427Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In South Hams, international migration out of a local authority rose from 387 in Year to mid-2012 to 427 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 10.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  427 in Year to mid-2025 − 387 in Year to mid-2012 = 40, which is 10.3% 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 South Hams, international migration out of a local authority rose from 387 in Year to mid-2012 to 427 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 10.3% (ONS).

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• -27Year to mid-2012→-81Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In South Hams, net international migration by local authority fell from -27 in Year to mid-2012 to -81 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 54 or 200.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -81 in Year to mid-2025 − -27 in Year to mid-2012 = −54, which is 200.0% 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 South Hams, net international migration by local authority fell from -27 in Year to mid-2012 to -81 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 54 or 200.0% (ONS).

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• 699Year to mid-2012→602Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In South Hams, births by local authority fell from 699 in Year to mid-2012 to 602 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 97 or 13.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  602 in Year to mid-2025 − 699 in Year to mid-2012 = −97, which is 13.9% 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 South Hams, births by local authority fell from 699 in Year to mid-2012 to 602 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 97 or 13.9% (ONS).

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• 893Year to mid-2012→1,040Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In South Hams, deaths by local authority rose from 893 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,040 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 147 or 16.5% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,040 in Year to mid-2025 − 893 in Year to mid-2012 = 147, which is 16.5% 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 South Hams, deaths by local authority rose from 893 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,040 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 147 or 16.5% (ONS).

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• -194Year to mid-2012→-438Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In South Hams, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -194 in Year to mid-2012 to -438 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 244 or 125.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -438 in Year to mid-2025 − -194 in Year to mid-2012 = −244, which is 125.8% 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 South Hams, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -194 in Year to mid-2012 to -438 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 244 or 125.8% (ONS).

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• -195Year to mid-2012→7Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In South Hams, other population change by local authority rose from -195 in Year to mid-2012 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 202 or 103.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  7 in Year to mid-2025 − -195 in Year to mid-2012 = 202, which is 103.6% 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 South Hams, other population change by local authority rose from -195 in Year to mid-2012 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 202 or 103.6% (ONS).

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Compare South Hams with another place

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

• South Hams and Birmingham
• South Hams and Leeds
• South Hams and North Yorkshire
• South Hams and Somerset
• South Hams and Cornwall
• South Hams 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 South Hams said then and says now, with the periods named. South Hams 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 South Hams 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.