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Population Issues
Number of People in Household
- Detail provided by the 156 participating households showed a range in family group size, though with a surprisingly high number of households having only 1 or 2 occupants.
- The age and gender mix of respondents is well balanced across the age spectrum and shows slightly more women than men.
- Although Inwardleigh is a large Parish, the report showed that nearly half (47.4%) of all the homes in the Parish are located in Folly Gate, only 20.5% in Inwardleigh itself and the rest (32.1%) in outlying areas.
- A total of 28 people left the Parish during the last five years for a variety of reasons.
- As with most country Parishes, the percentage of "long stay families" is quite high.
Population Breakdown (By Age)
How Long As your Family Lived in the Parish?
36 people (11% of those responding) stated that they are currently, or soon will be, in need of alternative accommodation.
At the same time 151 people elected for the housing stock to remain static, whilst 65 opted for an increase of no more than 10 dwellings over a ten year period. Two thirds of all respondents therefore opted for no increase or only a minimal increase in housing over the next ten years.
The greatest need for housing appears to be with the young of the Parish (22-39 age group) where 21 out of 88 respondents said they require starter/low cost homes.
Of the 131 people who have moved into the Parish in the last ten years, 65 said they were attracted by the location and 32 moved in for family reasons.
Those who want to see housing development think it should consist of a broad mix of housing types.
89 individuals (a quarter of all respondents) are interested in taking vocational training; computing and technology being nominated as the subjects most in demand.
94% of those replying to the question on education are able to access Okehampton training facilities, whereas less than 50% could travel easily to any other training centre.
"We could need extra parking as well as a post box on the New Road estate. "
'I would personally like to see a Neighbourly Watch scheme started Perhaps we could start an informal register of willing drivers who would occasionally be prepared to pick up shopping or prescriptions, or take non-drivers and the elderly to medical appointments, hairdressers etc. "
There was a favourable response (45%) to the prospect of adult education classes being held within our Parish. Again the most popular course nominations were computing and technology (75 replies). In addition, 72 people were interested in skills and crafts instruction.
Additionally it was noted that 25 people expressed an interest in some form of University or College education.
The provision of pre-school facilities was supported by a third of respondents. The most popular option was the proposed playgroup, which was favoured by 68 people.
Most medical services got a good report. However, the exceptions were the hospital car scheme (reported as reasonable to good), the social service office (reasonable) and meals on wheels (reasonable). The NHS dentist also received a slightly mixed response.
Again most people have no problem accessing medical services, but a minority of 10 to 15 individuals do experience difficulty getting to the doctor, to the hospital and to the NHS dentist. Over 30 people occasionally have difficulty getting to the doctor, chemist and NHS dentist.
Access to the pub and the Parish Hall is reported as good; that to the shops, post offices and mobile library, reasonable.
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