Torridge: population and statistics
Torridge has a population of 70,378 (2025) across 985.2 km², or 71.4 people per km². It ranks 344 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 70,378 residents
- 985.2 km²
- 71 people/km²
Torridge in numbers
Population of Torridge over time
Torridge had 65,808 residents in 2015 and 70,378 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 67,631 |
| 2021 | 68,444 |
| 2022 | 68,637 |
| 2023 | 69,238 |
| 2024 | 69,714 |
| 2025 | 70,378 |
All indicators for Torridge
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.4% | 23.2% | 20.4% | ranked 9 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 14.9% | 16.2% | 17.4% | ranked 327 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 35,150 dwellings | 2,721,250 | 27,429,300 | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 33.2% | 31.7% | 31.6% | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.0% | 20.6% | 18.1% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 30,458 households | 143,797 | 61,440 | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.3% | 80.6% | 84.7% | ranked 72 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.0% | 18.6% | 14.8% | ranked 248 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.4% | 66.9% | 67.3% | ranked 97 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.2% | 19.7% | 17.6% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.3% | 13.3% | 14.3% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £263,378 | £307,411 | £272,474 | ranked 189 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 198 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 3.0% | 1.7% | 1.2% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 45.1% | 67.1% | 76.7% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.2% | 10.3% | 7.8% | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 19.7% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 12 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,075 sites | 278,765 | 3,232,440 | ranked 313 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 57.9 per 1,000 | 47.2 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 48 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,695 businesses | 237,935 | 2,786,975 | ranked 291 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,425 | £37,598 | £38,490 | ranked 307 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.2% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 286 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Torridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.7% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 242 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 27 local authorities in South West, Torridge ranks 25 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 30.4% in Torridge, compared with an average of 23.2% in South West and 19.4% across the UK.
Households heated by mains gas only: 45.1% in Torridge, compared with an average of 67.1% in South West and 73.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South West for “Households heated by oil only”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households (Census 2021)”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 137,987 football pitches.
- 4.0 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is North Devon, 25.4 km away.
Business sectors: Torridge
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.2% ×7.0
- Construction13.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work3.4% ×0.6
Where is Torridge?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torridge?
Torridge has 70,378 residents (2025), ranking 344 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Torridge?
Torridge covers 985.2 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Torridge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Torridge went from 65,808 to 70,378, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Torridge?
Torridge is in South West (region). Latitude 50.893, longitude −4.265.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Torridge?
In Torridge, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 30.4% (2025), ranking 9 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Torridge?
In Torridge, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 45.1% (2021), ranking 311 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Which local authorities border Torridge?
The nearest to Torridge are North Devon (25 km), West Devon (31 km), Mid Devon (54 km), Exeter (57 km), Teignbridge (57 km).