Socio-economic statistics for Horley, Surrey

Socio-economic statistics for Horley, Surrey

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

Horley Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Horley 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 Horley to the national average for England.
Level Horley West & Sidlow England
No Qualifications 13.25% 18.08%
Level 1 10.83% 9.69%
Level 2 15.61% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.52% 5.32%
Level 3 18.84% 16.92%
Level 4 33.01% 33.92%

Horley & Reigate and Banstead 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 Horley in the Reigate and Banstead local area district.

Horley has a lower rate of immigrants than Reigate and Banstead, the South East region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Horley West & Sidlow 87.1% 12.9%
Reigate and Banstead 83.67% 16.33%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Horley compared to other wards in Reigate and Banstead

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Redhill East 74.14% 25.86%
2 Redhill West & Wray Common 75.72% 24.28%
3 Earlswood & Whitebushes 75.72% 24.28%
4 Horley Central & South 81.54% 18.46%
5 Reigate 82.92% 17.08%
6 Horley East & Salfords 83.86% 16.14%
7 Meadvale & St John's 84.36% 15.64%
8 Nork 85.34% 14.66%
9 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 85.54% 14.46%
10 Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne 86.46% 13.54%
11 Tattenham Corner & Preston 86.72% 13.28%
12 Horley West & Sidlow 87.1% 12.9%
13 Banstead Village 87.7% 12.3%
14 South Park & Woodhatch 88.89% 11.11%
15 Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton 89.06% 10.94%
'; Horley is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Horley 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 Reigate and Banstead.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Reigate and Banstead 1.9% -0.4%
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 Horley 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 Horley.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 65.11%
In Part-Time Work 24.98%
Unemployed 3.66%
75.02% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Horley

Horley Health Statistics

Horley West & Sidlow has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Horley West & Sidlow 54.11% 32.69% 10.07% 2.57% 0.56%
Reigate and Banstead 53.8% 32.5% 10.3% 2.64% 0.76%
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 Reigate and Banstead changed since 2011?

Reigate and Banstead residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.72% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 51.55% 34.03% 10.79% 2.79% 0.85%
2021 53.8% 32.5% 10.3% 2.64% 0.76%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

What are the occupations of the residents of Horley?

The largest employment sector in Horley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 20.33%
Associate Professional & Technical 16.05%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.16%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.73%
Skilled Trades 10.35%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.78%
Elementary Occupations 7.06%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.58%

How many residents own or rent their home in Horley and Reigate and Banstead

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Horley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.93 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.07 of Horley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Horley West & Sidlow 73.93% 26.07%
Reigate and Banstead 71.13% 28.87%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

Horley compared to other wards in Reigate and Banstead

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Nork 88.08% 11.93%
2 Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton 85.97% 14.03%
3 Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne 84.62% 15.38%
4 Banstead Village 80.14% 19.86%
5 Horley East & Salfords 74.28% 25.72%
6 Horley West & Sidlow 73.93% 26.07%
7 Meadvale & St John's 73.74% 26.26%
8 Reigate 69.89% 30.11%
9 Tattenham Corner & Preston 66.04% 33.96%
10 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 65.79% 34.21%
11 Earlswood & Whitebushes 63.96% 36.04%
12 South Park & Woodhatch 63.6% 36.4%
13 Horley Central & South 63.42% 36.58%
14 Redhill East 59.9% 40.1%
15 Redhill West & Wray Common 58.21% 41.79%
Horley is ranked 6 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the percentage of home owners.

Horley Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Horley West & Sidlow.
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 is the population of Horley and Reigate and Banstead?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Reigate and Banstead including Horley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Banstead Village 9728
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne 9798
Earlswood & Whitebushes 10221
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 11607
Horley Central & South 10379
Horley East & Salfords 9843
Horley West & Sidlow 9248
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton 9703
Meadvale & St John's 9740
Nork 9512
Redhill East 9232
Redhill West & Wray Common 11225
Reigate 10353
South Park & Woodhatch 8595
Tattenham Corner & Preston 10059
Reigate and Banstead Total 149243



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

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