Is Frimley Ridge in Surrey Heath 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 Frimley Ridge older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Frimley Ridge and Surrey Heath? What is the claimant count in Frimley Ridge and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Frimley Ridge Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Frimley Ridge 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 Frimley Ridge to the national average for England.
| Level | Parkside | England |
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| No Qualifications | 11.39% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 9.19% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.05% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.21% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.25% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 41.42% | 33.92% |
Frimley Ridge Health Statistics
Parkside 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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| Parkside (Surrey Heath) | 54.3% | 33.33% | 9.71% | 2.18% | 0.48% |
| Surrey Heath | 53.81% | 32.79% | 10.18% | 2.49% | 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 Surrey Heath changed since 2011?
Surrey Heath residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.17% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 53.47% | 33.3% | 10% | 2.49% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 53.81% | 32.79% | 10.18% | 2.49% | 0.74% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Frimley Ridge 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 Surrey Heath.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Surrey Heath | 2% | -0.2% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 59.15% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.44% |
| Unemployed | 3.36% |
Frimley Ridge & Surrey Heath 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 Frimley Ridge in the Surrey Heath local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Parkside (Surrey Heath) | 80.92% | 19.08% |
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| Surrey Heath | 82.95% | 17.05% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Frimley Ridge compared to other wards in Surrey Heath
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Michaels | 73.02% | 26.98% |
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| 2 | Town | 75.62% | 24.38% |
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| 3 | Frimley | 76.9% | 23.1% |
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| 4 | Watchetts | 76.9% | 23.1% |
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| 5 | Old Dean | 79.96% | 20.04% |
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| 6 | Parkside | 80.92% | 19.08% |
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| 7 | St Pauls | 83.51% | 16.49% |
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| 8 | Bagshot | 84.75% | 15.25% |
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| 9 | Heatherside | 85.31% | 14.69% |
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| 10 | Frimley Green | 85.45% | 14.55% |
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| 11 | Mytchett & Deepcut | 86.25% | 13.75% |
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| 12 | Bisley & West End | 87.07% | 12.93% |
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| 13 | Windlesham & Chobham | 87.47% | 12.53% |
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| 14 | Lightwater | 89.01% | 10.99% |
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';Frimley Ridge is ranked 6 out of 14 wards in Surrey Heath for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Frimley Ridge and Surrey Heath
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Frimley Ridge either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 85.31 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 14.69 of Frimley Ridge residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Parkside (Surrey Heath) | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| Surrey Heath | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Frimley Ridge has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Frimley Ridge compared to other wards in Surrey Heath
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | St Pauls (Surrey Heath) | 89.9% | 10.1% |
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| 2 | Heatherside | 85.32% | 14.68% |
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| 3 | Parkside (Surrey Heath) | 85.31% | 14.69% |
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| 4 | Lightwater | 83.82% | 16.18% |
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| 5 | Bisley & West End | 81.43% | 18.57% |
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| 6 | Windlesham & Chobham | 77.31% | 22.69% |
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| 7 | Frimley Green | 74.99% | 25.01% |
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| 8 | Mytchett & Deepcut | 74.54% | 25.46% |
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| 9 | Bagshot | 74.36% | 25.64% |
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| 10 | Frimley | 73.53% | 26.47% |
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| 11 | Watchetts | 66.1% | 33.9% |
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| 12 | Town (Surrey Heath) | 56.59% | 43.41% |
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| 13 | St Michaels (Surrey Heath) | 53.52% | 46.48% |
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| 14 | Old Dean | 53.28% | 46.72% |
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Frimley Ridge is ranked 3 out of 14 wards in Surrey Heath for the percentage of home owners.Frimley Ridge Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Parkside.| 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 Frimley Ridge?
The largest employment sector in Frimley Ridge is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 25.62% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.56% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.22% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.27% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.9% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.47% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.18% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.2% |
What is the population of Frimley Ridge and Surrey Heath?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Surrey Heath including Frimley Ridge. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bagshot | 7401 |
| Bisley & West End | 9282 |
| Frimley | 5224 |
| Frimley Green | 6771 |
| Heatherside | 7421 |
| Lightwater | 6610 |
| Mytchett & Deepcut | 7291 |
| Old Dean | 5650 |
| Parkside | 5079 |
| St Michaels | 5933 |
| St Pauls | 4858 |
| Town | 4954 |
| Watchetts | 5720 |
| Windlesham & Chobham | 7010 |
| Surrey Heath Total | 89204 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
