Is Chessington in Kingston upon Thames 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 Chessington older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Chessington and Kingston upon Thames? What is the claimant count in Chessington and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Chessington Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| 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 | |
Chessington & 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 Chessington in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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| 0% | 0% |
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Chessington compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Chessington is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Chessington Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Chessington Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Chessington 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 Chessington to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Chessington and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Chessington either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Chessington residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Chessington has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Chessington compared to other wards in
Chessington is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.Chessington 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 .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Chessington?
The largest employment sector in Chessington is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
What is the population of Chessington and Kingston upon Thames?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Kingston upon Thames including Chessington. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Alexandra | 9862 |
| Berrylands | 9801 |
| Beverley | 11426 |
| Canbury | 16354 |
| Chessington North and Hook | 9219 |
| Chessington South | 10490 |
| Coombe Hill | 12485 |
| Coombe Vale | 10449 |
| Grove | 13773 |
| Norbiton | 11879 |
| Old Malden | 9840 |
| St James | 9420 |
| St Mark's | 12185 |
| Surbiton Hill | 11093 |
| Tolworth and Hook Rise | 10658 |
| Tudor | 10208 |
| Kingston upon Thames Total | 179142 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
