We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Heatherside 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 Heatherside older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Heatherside and Surrey Heath? Is Heatherside an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Heatherside Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Heatherside 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 | Heatherside | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 8.44% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.51% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.31% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.16% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.66% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 43.08% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Heatherside.| 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)
How many residents own or rent their home in Heatherside and Surrey Heath
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Heatherside either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 85.32 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 14.68 of Heatherside residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Heatherside | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| Surrey Heath | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Heatherside 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside 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
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 60.26% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.1% |
| Unemployed | 3.38% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside & 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 Heatherside in the Surrey Heath local area district.
Heatherside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heatherside | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| Surrey Heath | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside 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% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Heatherside Health Statistics
Heatherside has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherside | 56.58% | 32.69% | 8.72% | 1.52% | 0.49% |
| 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
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
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
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Heatherside?
The largest employment sector in Heatherside is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.46% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.36% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.7% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.61% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.69% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.59% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.1% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.63% |
What is the population of Heatherside and Surrey Heath?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Surrey Heath including Heatherside. 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 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
