We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Cheam in Epsom and Ewell from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Cheam older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Cheam and Epsom and Ewell? Is Cheam an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Cheam Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Nonsuch.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cheam Health Statistics
Nonsuch has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch | 58.02% | 31.62% | 8.24% | 1.62% | 0.5% |
| Epsom and Ewell | 54.27% | 32.65% | 10.02% | 2.4% | 0.66% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Epsom and Ewell changed since 2011?
Epsom and Ewell residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.95% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 52.21% | 33.76% | 10.64% | 2.68% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 54.27% | 32.65% | 10.02% | 2.4% | 0.66% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cheam Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Epsom and Ewell.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom and Ewell | 1.8% | -0.2% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 57.44% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.52% |
| Unemployed | 3.41% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Cheam and Epsom and Ewell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Cheam either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 91.75 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 8.25 of Cheam residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| Epsom and Ewell | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cheam has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Cheam compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonsuch | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2 | Stoneleigh | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 3 | Auriol | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 4 | Ewell Court | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 5 | West Ewell | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 6 | Cuddington | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 7 | Woodcote | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 8 | Stamford | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 9 | College (Epsom and Ewell) | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 10 | Ewell | 70.19% | 29.81% |
| 11 | Ruxley | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 12 | Court (Epsom and Ewell) | 51.26% | 48.74% |
| 13 | Town (Epsom and Ewell) | 50.54% | 49.46% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Cheam?
The largest employment sector in Cheam is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 31.98% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.89% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.03% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.39% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.12% |
| Skilled Trades | 4.41% |
| Elementary Occupations | 3.14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 1.78% |
Cheam & Epsom and Ewell Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Cheam in the Epsom and Ewell local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| Epsom and Ewell | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cheam compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town | 68.4% | 31.6% |
| 2 | Court | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 3 | Cuddington | 75.1% | 24.9% |
| 4 | Ruxley | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 5 | Nonsuch | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 6 | Ewell Court | 79.41% | 20.59% |
| 7 | Ewell | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 8 | College | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 9 | Auriol | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 10 | Stoneleigh | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 11 | Woodcote | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 12 | Stamford | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 13 | West Ewell | 83.27% | 16.73% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Cheam Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Cheam residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Nonsuch | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 8.87% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.16% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.36% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.21% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.57% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 52.53% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Cheam and Epsom and Ewell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Epsom and Ewell including Cheam. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Auriol | 4115 |
| College | 6027 |
| Court | 7747 |
| Cuddington | 6058 |
| Ewell | 5916 |
| Ewell Court | 5672 |
| Nonsuch | 5833 |
| Ruxley | 6556 |
| Stamford | 7445 |
| Stoneleigh | 4913 |
| Town | 8414 |
| West Ewell | 6453 |
| Woodcote | 5854 |
| Epsom and Ewell Total | 81003 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
