Socio-economic statistics for North Looe, Surrey

Socio-economic statistics for North Looe, Surrey

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

North Looe & Epsom and Ewell 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 North Looe in the Epsom and Ewell local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
College (Epsom and Ewell) 81.14% 18.86%
Epsom and Ewell 78.51% 21.49%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

North Looe compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Town 68.4% 31.6%
2 Court 72.69% 27.31%
3 Cuddington 75.1% 24.9%
4 Ruxley 77.52% 22.48%
5 Nonsuch 78.29% 21.71%
6 Ewell Court 79.41% 20.59%
7 Ewell 80.99% 19.01%
8 College 81.14% 18.86%
9 Auriol 81.33% 18.67%
10 Stoneleigh 82.43% 17.57%
11 Woodcote 82.57% 17.43%
12 Stamford 83.17% 16.83%
13 West Ewell 83.27% 16.73%
'; North Looe is ranked 8 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

North Looe Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education North Looe 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 North Looe to the national average for England.
Level College England
No Qualifications 9.29% 18.08%
Level 1 5.27% 9.69%
Level 2 12.07% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 2.3% 5.32%
Level 3 12.87% 16.92%
Level 4 55.96% 33.92%

What are the occupations of the residents of North Looe?

The largest employment sector in North Looe is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 34.44%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 21.66%
Associate Professional & Technical 14.76%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.43%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 5.94%
Skilled Trades 5.12%
Elementary Occupations 3.09%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 2.03%

North Looe 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 Epsom and Ewell.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Epsom and Ewell 1.8% -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
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 North Looe 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 North Looe.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 57.97%
In Part-Time Work 27.7%
Unemployed 3.27%
72.3% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in North Looe

North Looe Age Distribution Statistics

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

North Looe Health Statistics

College has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
College (Epsom and Ewell) 58.12% 31.28% 7.99% 2.08% 0.53%
Epsom and Ewell 54.27% 32.65% 10.02% 2.4% 0.66%
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 Epsom and Ewell changed since 2011?

Epsom and Ewell residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.95% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 52.21% 33.76% 10.64% 2.68% 0.71%
2021 54.27% 32.65% 10.02% 2.4% 0.66%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in North Looe and Epsom and Ewell

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in North Looe either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.63 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.37 of North Looe residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
College (Epsom and Ewell) 76.63% 23.37%
Epsom and Ewell 73.97% 26.03%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

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

North Looe compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Nonsuch 91.75% 8.25%
2 Stoneleigh 88.41% 11.59%
3 Auriol 88.08% 11.92%
4 Ewell Court 87.48% 12.52%
5 West Ewell 80.95% 19.05%
6 Cuddington 79.97% 20.03%
7 Woodcote 78.61% 21.39%
8 Stamford 76.67% 23.33%
9 College (Epsom and Ewell) 76.63% 23.37%
10 Ewell 70.19% 29.81%
11 Ruxley 69.13% 30.87%
12 Court (Epsom and Ewell) 51.26% 48.74%
13 Town (Epsom and Ewell) 50.54% 49.46%
North Looe is ranked 9 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the percentage of home owners.

What is the population of North Looe and Epsom and Ewell?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Epsom and Ewell including North Looe. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Auriol 4115
College 6027
Court 7747
Cuddington 6058
Ewell 5916
Ewell Court 5672
Nonsuch 5833
Ruxley 6556
Stamford 7445
Stoneleigh 4913
Town 8414
West Ewell 6453
Woodcote 5854
Epsom and Ewell Total 81003



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

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