Socio-economic statistics for Hersham, Surrey

Socio-economic statistics for Hersham, Surrey

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

Hersham 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
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 Hersham 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 Hersham.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 57.6%
In Part-Time Work 26.23%
Unemployed 3.52%
73.77% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Hersham

How many residents own or rent their home in Hersham and Elmbridge

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hersham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.96 of Hersham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Oatlands and Burwood Park 78.04% 21.96%
Elmbridge 71.31% 28.69%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Hersham 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%
Hersham is ranked 5 out of 16 wards in Elmbridge for the percentage of home owners.

Hersham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Oatlands and Burwood Park.
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

What are the occupations of the residents of Hersham?

The largest employment sector in Hersham is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 31.63%
Professional Occupations 28.52%
Associate Professional & Technical 15.93%
Administrative & Secretarial 7.59%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 4.17%
Elementary Occupations 3.45%
Skilled Trades 3.43%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 1.94%

Hersham & 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 Hersham in the Elmbridge local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Oatlands and Burwood Park 75.56% 24.44%
Elmbridge 78.59% 21.41%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Hersham 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%
'; Hersham is ranked 3 out of 16 wards in Elmbridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Hersham Health Statistics

Oatlands and Burwood Park has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Oatlands and Burwood Park 61.72% 27.95% 7.77% 1.93% 0.63%
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

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

Hersham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hersham 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 Hersham to the national average for England.
Level Oatlands and Burwood Park England
No Qualifications 8.09% 18.08%
Level 1 5.03% 9.69%
Level 2 11.06% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 2.18% 5.32%
Level 3 12.85% 16.92%
Level 4 58.28% 33.92%

What is the population of Hersham and Elmbridge?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Elmbridge including Hersham. 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



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

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