South Hams vs Torbay
A side-by-side comparison of the South Hams and Torbaylocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Torbay is the more populous; council tax is lower in Torbay; Torbay has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| South Hams | Torbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,624 | 139,324 |
| Density | 100/km² | 2,216/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 16% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,615 | £2,470 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90% | 91% |
| Aged under 16 | 15% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 56% | 57% |
| Aged 65+ | 28% | 27% |