Socio-economic statistics for Chobham, Surrey

Socio-economic statistics for Chobham, Surrey

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Chobham in Surrey Heath 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 Chobham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chobham and Surrey Heath? Is Chobham an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Chobham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chobham 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

In this first table we have compared Chobham to the national average for England.
Level Windlesham & Chobham England
No Qualifications 13.63% 18.08%
Level 1 8.52% 9.69%
Level 2 14.05% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.17% 5.32%
Level 3 15.81% 16.92%
Level 4 41.77% 33.92%

Chobham Health Statistics

Windlesham & Chobham has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Windlesham & Chobham 56.35% 31.26% 9.4% 2.36% 0.64%
Surrey Heath 53.81% 32.79% 10.18% 2.49% 0.74%
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

How has the health of residents in Surrey Heath changed since 2011?

Surrey Heath residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 53.47% 33.3% 10% 2.49% 0.74%
2021 53.81% 32.79% 10.18% 2.49% 0.74%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Chobham & Surrey Heath 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 Chobham in the Surrey Heath local area district.

Chobham has a lower rate of immigrants than Surrey Heath, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Windlesham & Chobham 87.47% 12.53%
Surrey Heath 82.95% 17.05%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Chobham compared to other wards in Surrey Heath

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 St Michaels 73.02% 26.98%
2 Town 75.62% 24.38%
3 Frimley 76.9% 23.1%
4 Watchetts 76.9% 23.1%
5 Old Dean 79.96% 20.04%
6 Parkside 80.92% 19.08%
7 St Pauls 83.51% 16.49%
8 Bagshot 84.75% 15.25%
9 Heatherside 85.31% 14.69%
10 Frimley Green 85.45% 14.55%
11 Mytchett & Deepcut 86.25% 13.75%
12 Bisley & West End 87.07% 12.93%
13 Windlesham & Chobham 87.47% 12.53%
14 Lightwater 89.01% 10.99%
'; Chobham is ranked 13 out of 14 wards in Surrey Heath for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Chobham 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 Surrey Heath.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Surrey Heath 2% -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
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Chobham on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Chobham.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 56.35%
In Part-Time Work 28.42%
Unemployed 3.65%
71.58% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Chobham

Chobham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Windlesham & Chobham.
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

How many residents own or rent their home in Chobham and Surrey Heath

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chobham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 77.31 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 22.69 of Chobham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Windlesham & Chobham 77.31% 22.69%
Surrey Heath 74.01% 25.99%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Chobham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Chobham compared to other wards in Surrey Heath

# Ward Owned Rented
1 St Pauls (Surrey Heath) 89.9% 10.1%
2 Heatherside 85.32% 14.68%
3 Parkside (Surrey Heath) 85.31% 14.69%
4 Lightwater 83.82% 16.18%
5 Bisley & West End 81.43% 18.57%
6 Windlesham & Chobham 77.31% 22.69%
7 Frimley Green 74.99% 25.01%
8 Mytchett & Deepcut 74.54% 25.46%
9 Bagshot 74.36% 25.64%
10 Frimley 73.53% 26.47%
11 Watchetts 66.1% 33.9%
12 Town (Surrey Heath) 56.59% 43.41%
13 St Michaels (Surrey Heath) 53.52% 46.48%
14 Old Dean 53.28% 46.72%
Chobham is ranked 6 out of 14 wards in Surrey Heath for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Chobham?

The largest employment sector in Chobham is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 27.31%
Professional Occupations 21.67%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.78%
Skilled Trades 9.17%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.13%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 6.5%
Elementary Occupations 4.45%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 2.82%

What is the population of Chobham and Surrey Heath?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Surrey Heath including Chobham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bagshot 7401
Bisley & West End 9282
Frimley 5224
Frimley Green 6771
Heatherside 7421
Lightwater 6610
Mytchett & Deepcut 7291
Old Dean 5650
Parkside 5079
St Michaels 5933
St Pauls 4858
Town 4954
Watchetts 5720
Windlesham & Chobham 7010
Surrey Heath Total 89204



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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