Categories in Northam, Devon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Northam, Devon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 10 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 10 | — |
| Shopping | 10 | — |
| Other accommodation | 9 | — |
| Restaurants | 8 | — |
| Shopping other | 7 | — |
| Dentists | 7 | — |
| Buses and trains | 5 | — |
| Real estate | 5 | — |
Northam, Devon Facts
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Population | 12,775 |
| Male Population | 6,087 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 6,688 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.3% |
| Median Age | 53.3 years (Male: 51, Female: 55.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,890 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Northam |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.03333, -4.21667 |
| Postal Codes | EX39 |
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Northam, Devon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,345 | 10,737 | 11,179 | 12,421 | 12,775 | 12,830 | 12,894 |
| Population Density | 889.9 / km² | 923.6 / km² | 961.6 / km² | 1,068.5 / km² | 1,098.9 / km² | 1,103.7 / km² | 1,109.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNortham, Devon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam, Devon | +23.5% | +19% | +14.3% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Northam, Devon Median Age
Median Age: 53.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam, Devon | 53.3 yrs | 55.4 yrs | 51 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Northam, Devon Population Density
Population Density: 1,099 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam, Devon | 12,775 | 11.6 km² | 1,099 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Northam, Devon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Northam, Devon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Northam, Devon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Northam, Devon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,949 | $27,658 | $31,947 | $35,815 | $34,825 | $36,593 | $32,524 | $36,890 |
| Total GDP | $3.5M | $3.7M | $4.2M | $5M | $5.1M | $5.6M | $5M | $5.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Northam, Devon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam, Devon | 158,936 tn | 12.44 tn | 13,671.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Northam, Devon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 158,936 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,671.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 80.7 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 36.9 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 86.9 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 86.9 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 86.9 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 99 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 99.9 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/01 | 11:42 PM | 4 | 33.1 km | 28,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/97 | 12:19 AM | 3.2 | 80.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Northam, Devon
is a small town in Devon, England, lying north of Bideford and east of Westward Ho!. It is thought to have been the site of an Anglo-Saxon castle, and is said to have been where Hubba the Dane attacked Devon and was repelled (perhaps by Alfred the ..
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