TAVISTOCK & VILLAGES INITIATIVE

	S1.3 Proportion of the population under 16
	The following table shows the numbers of people aged under 16, and their proportion of the total population (Census 2001). West Devon ward, or area Number of people aged under 16 Total population % of people under 16 in total population Bere Ferrers 567 3066 18% Buckland Monachorum 626 3224 19% Burrator 245 1540 16% Lydford 263 2013 13% Mary Tavy 271 1593 17% Milton Ford 299 1432 21% Tamarside 265 1484 18% Tavistock North 873 4858 18% Tavistock South 857 4437 19% Tavistock South West 342 1723 20% Walkham 615 3238 19% Tavistock area 5223 28608 18% Devon 197797 1074918 18% England 9898581 49138831 20% 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), 47% think that there should be more done for young people. 36% would like to see more mini and junior soccer pitches; 35% want better evening transport; 34% a skatepark; 28% a cyber café; 25% an out-of-town night club; 25% want financial help getting to work and 12% want village mini cyber cafes.
	Strategic Aims: Young People; Support organised out-of-school activities Young People; Develop places where young people can socialise Young People; Ensure transport provision takes account of young people's needs

Updated October 2007
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