TAVISTOCK & VILLAGES INITIATIVE

	S1.2 Proportion of population over retirement age
	The following table shows the numbers of people aged 65 and over, and their proportion of the total population (Census 2001). West Devon ward, or area Number of people over age 65 Total population % of people 65 & over in total population Bere Ferrers 622 3066 20% Buckland Monachorum 712 3224 22% Burrator 348 1540 23% Lydford 261 2013 13% Mary Tavy 368 1593 23% Milton Ford 225 1432 16% Tamarside 277 1484 19% Tavistock North 901 4858 19% Tavistock South 1075 4437 24% Tavistock South West 346 1723 20% Walkham 560 3238 17% Tavistock area 5695 28608 20% Devon 215289 1074918 20% England 7808000 49138831 16% www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
	A survey of residents in Tavistock North completed in March 2003 showed that, of those who replied (280 out of 2200), 42% think that inadequate emphasis is placed on the needs of the elderly and disabled. 39% want a reliable hoppa bus service; 39% a day care centre; 29% for more community minibuses; 29% for more reliable parking spaces in town; 21% for easier access to public buildings and 18% for subsidised taxi fares.
	Strategic Aims: Older People; Assist health and care providers with delivering key improvements Older People; Ensure transport provision takes account of older people's needs Older People; Create opportunities to be involved in the community

Updated October 2007
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