North Devon vs Torridge
A side-by-side comparison of the North Devon and Torridgelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: North Devon is the more populous; council tax is lower in Torridge; North Devon has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| North Devon | Torridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,611 | 68,113 |
| Density | 91/km² | 69/km² |
| Deprivation | 5% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,642 | £2,601 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 83% | 73% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 15% |
| Aged 16–64 | 58% | 56% |
| Aged 65+ | 26% | 28% |