We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Field Common in Elmbridge 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 Field Common older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Field Common and Elmbridge? Is Field Common an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Field Common Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Walton South.| 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)
Field Common Health Statistics
Walton South has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton South | 57.89% | 29.94% | 9.31% | 2.15% | 0.72% |
| Elmbridge | 58.91% | 29.53% | 8.7% | 2.19% | 0.68% |
| 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 Elmbridge changed since 2011?
Elmbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 56.45% | 30.99% | 9.44% | 2.46% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 58.91% | 29.53% | 8.7% | 2.19% | 0.68% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Field Common and Elmbridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Field Common either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.08 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.92 of Field Common residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Walton South | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| Elmbridge | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Field Common has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Field Common compared to other wards in Elmbridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2 | Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 3 | Claygate | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 4 | Thames Ditton | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 5 | Oatlands and Burwood Park | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 6 | Long Ditton | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 7 | Molesey East | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 8 | Molesey West | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 9 | Walton South | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 10 | Esher | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 11 | Hersham Village | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 12 | Walton Central | 65.6% | 34.4% |
| 13 | Cobham and Downside | 65.33% | 34.67% |
| 14 | Weybridge Riverside | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 15 | Weybridge St George's Hill | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 16 | Walton North | 58.31% | 41.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Field Common?
The largest employment sector in Field Common is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.45% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 21.76% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.63% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.83% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.64% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.53% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.98% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.05% |
Field Common 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 Elmbridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 2.1% | 0% |
| 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 | 62.03% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.93% |
| Unemployed | 4.26% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Field Common Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Field Common 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 | Walton South | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 10.78% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 7.51% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.09% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.69% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 49.77% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Field Common & Elmbridge 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 Field Common in the Elmbridge local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Walton South | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| Elmbridge | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Field Common compared to other wards in Elmbridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 70.09% | 29.91% |
| 2 | Weybridge St George's Hill | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 3 | Oatlands and Burwood Park | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 4 | Weybridge Riverside | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 5 | Walton Central | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 6 | Esher | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 7 | Walton South | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 8 | Cobham and Downside | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 9 | Molesey East | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 10 | Long Ditton | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 11 | Walton North | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 12 | Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 13 | Molesey West | 81.87% | 18.13% |
| 14 | Hersham Village | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 15 | Thames Ditton | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 16 | Claygate | 84.33% | 15.67% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Field Common and Elmbridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Elmbridge including Field Common. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Claygate | 7013 |
| Cobham and Downside | 9043 |
| Esher | 9486 |
| Hersham Village | 8440 |
| Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 9086 |
| Long Ditton | 7255 |
| Molesey East | 8747 |
| Molesey West | 8510 |
| Oatlands and Burwood Park | 7957 |
| Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 10783 |
| Thames Ditton | 8344 |
| Walton Central | 8255 |
| Walton North | 8516 |
| Walton South | 8781 |
| Weybridge Riverside | 8198 |
| Weybridge St George's Hill | 8801 |
| Elmbridge Total | 137215 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
