Is Cheam in Epsom and Ewell a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Cheam older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Cheam and Epsom and Ewell? What is the claimant count in Cheam and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Cheam Health Statistics
Nonsuch has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Nonsuch | 58.02% | 31.62% | 8.24% | 1.62% | 0.5% |
| 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 |
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| 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
Cheam Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Cheam 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 Cheam to the national average for England.
| Level | Nonsuch | England |
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| No Qualifications | 8.87% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.16% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.36% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.21% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.57% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 52.53% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Cheam and Epsom and Ewell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Cheam either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 91.75 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 8.25 of Cheam residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Nonsuch | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| Epsom and Ewell | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Cheam has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Cheam compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Nonsuch | 91.75% | 8.25% |
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| 2 | Stoneleigh | 88.41% | 11.59% |
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| 3 | Auriol | 88.08% | 11.92% |
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| 4 | Ewell Court | 87.48% | 12.52% |
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| 5 | West Ewell | 80.95% | 19.05% |
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| 6 | Cuddington | 79.97% | 20.03% |
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| 7 | Woodcote | 78.61% | 21.39% |
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| 8 | Stamford | 76.67% | 23.33% |
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| 9 | College (Epsom and Ewell) | 76.63% | 23.37% |
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| 10 | Ewell | 70.19% | 29.81% |
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| 11 | Ruxley | 69.13% | 30.87% |
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| 12 | Court (Epsom and Ewell) | 51.26% | 48.74% |
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| 13 | Town (Epsom and Ewell) | 50.54% | 49.46% |
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Cheam is ranked 1 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the percentage of home owners.Cheam Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Nonsuch.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
Cheam 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 |
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| Epsom and Ewell | 1.8% | -0.2% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 57.44% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.52% |
| Unemployed | 3.41% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Cheam?
The largest employment sector in Cheam is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 31.98% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 22.89% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.03% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.39% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.12% |
| Skilled Trades | 4.41% |
| Elementary Occupations | 3.14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 1.78% |
Cheam & 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 Cheam in the Epsom and Ewell local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Nonsuch | 78.29% | 21.71% |
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| Epsom and Ewell | 78.51% | 21.49% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Cheam compared to other wards in Epsom and Ewell
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Town | 68.4% | 31.6% |
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| 2 | Court | 72.69% | 27.31% |
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| 3 | Cuddington | 75.1% | 24.9% |
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| 4 | Ruxley | 77.52% | 22.48% |
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| 5 | Nonsuch | 78.29% | 21.71% |
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| 6 | Ewell Court | 79.41% | 20.59% |
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| 7 | Ewell | 80.99% | 19.01% |
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| 8 | College | 81.14% | 18.86% |
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| 9 | Auriol | 81.33% | 18.67% |
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| 10 | Stoneleigh | 82.43% | 17.57% |
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| 11 | Woodcote | 82.57% | 17.43% |
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| 12 | Stamford | 83.17% | 16.83% |
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| 13 | West Ewell | 83.27% | 16.73% |
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';Cheam is ranked 5 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What is the population of Cheam and Epsom and Ewell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Epsom and Ewell including Cheam. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| 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.
