Authority → South Hams

South Hams Population

Here are the latest population statistics on South Hams in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

89,200

Population

5.4%

Unqualified

2.2%

Unemployment

£27,414

Salary

£417,259

Property

Quick answer: South Hams is a local authority in England. The population of South Hams is 89,200. The population per square mile of South Hams is 261. The average salary in South Hams is £27,414 per year. The average property price in South Hams is £417,259.


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South Hams Demographics


The population of South Hams is 89,200. The population per square mile of South Hams is 261. The population has increased by 1,300 in the past year. The population has increased by 22,500 since 1981.


There are more females in South Hams. They account for 51.8% of the population.


South Hams Employment


76.5% of the people in South Hams are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in South Hams is 2.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


South Hams Student Population


The student population of South Hams is 4,000. Students account for 34.0% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


98.3% of the people in South Hams have an NVQ1 qualification. 91.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 65.9% have an NVQ3 qualification. 46.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


5.4% of the people in South Hams have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


South Hams Economy


There are 5,220 businesses in South Hams. 88.8% are micro businesses. 9.5% are small businesses. 1.5% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in South Hams are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


South Hams Salary


The average salary in South Hams is £27,414 per year. Males earn 14.9% more.


Salaries in South Hams are 17.88% less than the national average of £33,384.


South Hams Property


The average property price in South Hams is £417,259. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in South Hams: £661,542 for detached houses. £428,974 for semi-detached houses. £341,602 for terrace houses. £236,917 for flats.