Is Byfleet in Woking 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 Byfleet older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Byfleet and Woking? What is the claimant count in Byfleet and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Byfleet & Woking 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 Byfleet in the Woking local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Byfleet and West Byfleet | 83.26% | 16.74% |
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| Woking | 75.81% | 24.2% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Byfleet compared to other wards in Woking
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Canalside | 59.34% | 40.66% |
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| 2 | Mount Hermon | 63.58% | 36.42% |
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| 3 | Goldsworth Park | 75.73% | 24.27% |
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| 4 | Pyrford | 76.19% | 23.81% |
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| 5 | Hoe Valley | 77.06% | 22.94% |
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| 6 | St John's | 79.9% | 20.1% |
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| 7 | Knaphill | 80.36% | 19.64% |
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| 8 | Heathlands | 80.45% | 19.55% |
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| 9 | Horsell | 82.21% | 17.79% |
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| 10 | Byfleet and West Byfleet | 83.26% | 16.74% |
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';Byfleet is ranked 10 out of 10 wards in Woking for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Byfleet?
The largest employment sector in Byfleet is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 21.7% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.72% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.44% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.98% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.6% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.16% |
| Elementary Occupations | 6.67% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.44% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Byfleet and Woking
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Byfleet either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.9 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.1 of Byfleet residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Byfleet and West Byfleet | 73.9% | 26.1% |
| Woking | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Byfleet has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Byfleet compared to other wards in Woking
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Heathlands | 80.52% | 19.48% |
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| 2 | Horsell | 79.11% | 20.89% |
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| 3 | Pyrford | 78.55% | 21.45% |
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| 4 | Byfleet and West Byfleet | 73.9% | 26.1% |
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| 5 | Knaphill | 70.41% | 29.59% |
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| 6 | St John's (Woking) | 67.6% | 32.4% |
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| 7 | Hoe Valley | 63.68% | 36.32% |
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| 8 | Goldsworth Park | 58.42% | 41.58% |
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| 9 | Mount Hermon | 51.12% | 48.88% |
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| 10 | Canalside | 43.71% | 56.29% |
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Byfleet is ranked 4 out of 10 wards in Woking for the percentage of home owners.Byfleet Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Byfleet 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 Byfleet to the national average for England.
| Level | Byfleet and West Byfleet | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.62% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.69% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.18% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 16.03% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 38.82% | 33.92% |
Byfleet 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 Woking.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Woking | 2.3% | -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 | 63.03% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.87% |
| Unemployed | 3.72% |
Byfleet Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Byfleet and West Byfleet.| 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 | |
Byfleet Health Statistics
Byfleet and West Byfleet 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 |
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| Byfleet and West Byfleet | 52.82% | 33.36% | 10.36% | 2.74% | 0.73% |
| Woking | 53.3% | 33.13% | 10.16% | 2.67% | 0.74% |
| 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 Woking changed since 2011?
Woking residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.08% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.78% | 34.57% | 10.27% | 2.62% | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 53.3% | 33.13% | 10.16% | 2.67% | 0.74% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Byfleet and Woking?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Woking including Byfleet. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Byfleet and West Byfleet | 11334 |
| Canalside | 10551 |
| Goldsworth Park | 9062 |
| Heathlands | 9300 |
| Hoe Valley | 9427 |
| Horsell | 9736 |
| Knaphill | 10501 |
| Mount Hermon | 10967 |
| Pyrford | 9539 |
| St John's | 9591 |
| Woking Total | 100008 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
