Is Chertsey in Runnymede 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 Chertsey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chertsey and Runnymede? What is the claimant count in Chertsey and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Chertsey 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 Runnymede.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Runnymede | 2.4% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 70.8% |
| In Part-Time Work | 22% |
| Unemployed | 4.1% |
Chertsey Health Statistics
Chertsey Riverside 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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| Chertsey Riverside | 55.23% | 31.9% | 9.73% | 2.38% | 0.76% |
| Runnymede | 52.37% | 33.43% | 10.61% | 2.82% | 0.77% |
| 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 Runnymede changed since 2011?
Runnymede residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.38% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.32% | 34.1% | 10.89% | 2.94% | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 52.37% | 33.43% | 10.61% | 2.82% | 0.77% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Chertsey?
The largest employment sector in Chertsey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 23.94% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.75% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.8% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.16% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.24% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.89% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.47% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.07% |
Chertsey & Runnymede 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 Chertsey in the Runnymede local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Chertsey Riverside | 80.2% | 19.8% |
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| Runnymede | 80.1% | 19.9% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Chertsey compared to other wards in Runnymede
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Virginia Water | 68.88% | 31.12% |
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| 2 | Englefield Green East | 74.25% | 25.75% |
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| 3 | Englefield Green West | 75.58% | 24.42% |
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| 4 | Egham Town | 75.63% | 24.37% |
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| 5 | Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South | 79.08% | 20.92% |
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| 6 | Addlestone North | 79.4% | 20.61% |
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| 7 | Chertsey Riverside | 80.2% | 19.8% |
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| 8 | Addlestone South | 80.28% | 19.72% |
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| 9 | Egham Hythe | 80.98% | 19.02% |
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| 10 | Thorpe | 82.91% | 17.09% |
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| 11 | New Haw | 84.69% | 15.31% |
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| 12 | Chertsey St Ann's | 84.78% | 15.22% |
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| 13 | Ottershaw | 85.36% | 14.64% |
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| 14 | Woodham & Rowtown | 87.49% | 12.51% |
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';Chertsey is ranked 7 out of 14 wards in Runnymede for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Chertsey and Runnymede
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chertsey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 61.71 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 38.29 of Chertsey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Chertsey Riverside | 61.71% | 38.29% |
| Runnymede | 66.42% | 33.58% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Chertsey has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Chertsey compared to other wards in Runnymede
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Thorpe (Runnymede) | 86.45% | 13.55% |
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| 2 | Woodham & Rowtown | 78.42% | 21.58% |
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| 3 | Ottershaw | 77.92% | 22.08% |
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| 4 | New Haw | 77.44% | 22.56% |
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| 5 | Virginia Water | 74.85% | 25.15% |
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| 6 | Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South | 71.14% | 28.86% |
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| 7 | Addlestone North | 65.84% | 34.16% |
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| 8 | Englefield Green East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
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| 9 | Addlestone South | 62.4% | 37.6% |
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| 10 | Chertsey Riverside | 61.71% | 38.29% |
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| 11 | Chertsey St Ann's | 61.64% | 38.36% |
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| 12 | Egham Hythe | 58.01% | 41.99% |
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| 13 | Egham Town | 51.57% | 48.43% |
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| 14 | Englefield Green West | 42.01% | 57.99% |
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Chertsey is ranked 10 out of 14 wards in Runnymede for the percentage of home owners.Chertsey Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Chertsey Riverside.| 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 | |
Chertsey Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chertsey 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 Chertsey to the national average for England.
| Level | Chertsey Riverside | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.54% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.47% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.81% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.64% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.77% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.03% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Chertsey and Runnymede?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Runnymede including Chertsey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Addlestone North | 6633 |
| Addlestone South | 6829 |
| Chertsey Riverside | 5926 |
| Chertsey St Ann's | 6920 |
| Egham Hythe | 7304 |
| Egham Town | 7262 |
| Englefield Green East | 6847 |
| Englefield Green West | 6783 |
| Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South | 3914 |
| New Haw | 6572 |
| Ottershaw | 6407 |
| Thorpe | 5855 |
| Virginia Water | 6848 |
| Woodham & Rowtown | 6227 |
| Runnymede Total | 90327 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
