Socio-economic statistics for South Merstham, Surrey

Socio-economic statistics for South Merstham, Surrey

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

South Merstham 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 South Merstham 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 South Merstham.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 63.94%
In Part-Time Work 26.06%
Unemployed 4.5%
73.94% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in South Merstham

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

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Merstham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 65.79 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 34.21 of South Merstham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 65.79% 34.21%
Reigate and Banstead 71.13% 28.87%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

South Merstham has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

South Merstham 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%
South Merstham is ranked 10 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the percentage of home owners.

South Merstham Health Statistics

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 53.01% 32.4% 10.36% 3.36% 0.88%
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 South Merstham?

The largest employment sector in South Merstham is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 21.67%
Associate Professional & Technical 15.8%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 15.5%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.44%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 10.21%
Skilled Trades 9.08%
Elementary Occupations 6.73%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 5.11%

South Merstham Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.
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

South Merstham Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Merstham 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 South Merstham to the national average for England.
Level Hooley, Merstham & Netherne England
No Qualifications 13.84% 18.08%
Level 1 10.37% 9.69%
Level 2 15.19% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 4.75% 5.32%
Level 3 17.36% 16.92%
Level 4 36.24% 33.92%

South Merstham & 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 South Merstham in the Reigate and Banstead local area district.

South Merstham 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
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 85.54% 14.46%
Reigate and Banstead 83.67% 16.33%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

South Merstham 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%
'; South Merstham is ranked 9 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of South Merstham and Reigate and Banstead?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Reigate and Banstead including South Merstham. 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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