Is Epsom 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 Epsom older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Epsom and Epsom and Ewell? What is the claimant count in Epsom and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Epsom Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Woodcote.| 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 | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Epsom?
The largest employment sector in Epsom is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Professional Occupations | 29.63% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 20.94% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.54% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.25% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.84% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.46% |
| Elementary Occupations | 4.06% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 2.61% |
Epsom Health Statistics
Woodcote has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| Woodcote | 56.04% | 31.71% | 9.07% | 2.52% | 0.67% |
| 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
Epsom 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% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 59.94% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.01% |
| Unemployed | 2.49% |
Epsom & 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 Epsom in the Epsom and Ewell local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Woodcote | 82.57% | 17.43% |
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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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Epsom 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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';Epsom is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Epsom and Epsom and Ewell
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Epsom either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.61 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.39 of Epsom residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Woodcote | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| Epsom and Ewell | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Epsom has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Epsom 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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Epsom is ranked 7 out of 13 wards in Epsom and Ewell for the percentage of home owners.Epsom Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Epsom 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 Epsom to the national average for England.
| Level | Woodcote | England |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 10.39% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.66% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.71% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.24% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 50.95% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Epsom and Epsom and Ewell?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Epsom and Ewell including Epsom. 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.
