Is Hersham in Elmbridge 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 Hersham older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hersham and Elmbridge? What is the claimant count in Hersham and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hersham 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 Elmbridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Elmbridge | 2.1% | 0% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 57.6% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.23% |
| Unemployed | 3.52% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Hersham?
The largest employment sector in Hersham is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 31.63% |
| Professional Occupations | 28.52% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.93% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.59% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 4.17% |
| Elementary Occupations | 3.45% |
| Skilled Trades | 3.43% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 1.94% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hersham and Elmbridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hersham either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.04 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.96 of Hersham residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Oatlands and Burwood Park | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| Elmbridge | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hersham has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Hersham compared to other wards in Elmbridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 86.29% | 13.71% |
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| 2 | Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 81.38% | 18.62% |
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| 3 | Claygate | 80.22% | 19.78% |
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| 4 | Thames Ditton | 78.99% | 21.01% |
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| 5 | Oatlands and Burwood Park | 78.04% | 21.96% |
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| 6 | Long Ditton | 75.67% | 24.33% |
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| 7 | Molesey East | 72.33% | 27.67% |
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| 8 | Molesey West | 70.58% | 29.42% |
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| 9 | Walton South | 70.08% | 29.92% |
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| 10 | Esher | 69.24% | 30.76% |
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| 11 | Hersham Village | 68.37% | 31.63% |
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| 12 | Walton Central | 65.6% | 34.4% |
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| 13 | Cobham and Downside | 65.33% | 34.67% |
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| 14 | Weybridge Riverside | 64.36% | 35.64% |
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| 15 | Weybridge St George's Hill | 62.84% | 37.16% |
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| 16 | Walton North | 58.31% | 41.69% |
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Hersham is ranked 5 out of 16 wards in Elmbridge for the percentage of home owners.Hersham Health Statistics
Oatlands and Burwood Park 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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| Oatlands and Burwood Park | 61.72% | 27.95% | 7.77% | 1.93% | 0.63% |
| Elmbridge | 58.91% | 29.53% | 8.7% | 2.19% | 0.68% |
| 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 Elmbridge changed since 2011?
Elmbridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 56.45% | 30.99% | 9.44% | 2.46% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 58.91% | 29.53% | 8.7% | 2.19% | 0.68% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hersham Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hersham 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 Hersham to the national average for England.
| Level | Oatlands and Burwood Park | England |
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| No Qualifications | 8.09% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 5.03% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.06% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.18% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 12.85% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 58.28% | 33.92% |
Hersham & Elmbridge 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 Hersham in the Elmbridge local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Oatlands and Burwood Park | 75.56% | 24.44% |
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| Elmbridge | 78.59% | 21.41% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hersham compared to other wards in Elmbridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 70.09% | 29.91% |
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| 2 | Weybridge St George's Hill | 72.07% | 27.93% |
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| 3 | Oatlands and Burwood Park | 75.56% | 24.44% |
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| 4 | Weybridge Riverside | 75.84% | 24.16% |
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| 5 | Walton Central | 78.01% | 21.99% |
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| 6 | Esher | 78.12% | 21.88% |
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| 7 | Walton South | 78.23% | 21.77% |
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| 8 | Cobham and Downside | 78.77% | 21.23% |
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| 9 | Molesey East | 79.53% | 20.47% |
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| 10 | Long Ditton | 80.05% | 19.95% |
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| 11 | Walton North | 80.44% | 19.56% |
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| 12 | Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 80.98% | 19.02% |
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| 13 | Molesey West | 81.87% | 18.13% |
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| 14 | Hersham Village | 82.25% | 17.75% |
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| 15 | Thames Ditton | 82.99% | 17.01% |
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| 16 | Claygate | 84.33% | 15.67% |
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';Hersham is ranked 3 out of 16 wards in Elmbridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hersham Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Oatlands and Burwood Park.| 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 is the population of Hersham and Elmbridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Elmbridge including Hersham. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Claygate | 7013 |
| Cobham and Downside | 9043 |
| Esher | 9486 |
| Hersham Village | 8440 |
| Hinchley Wood and Weston Green | 9086 |
| Long Ditton | 7255 |
| Molesey East | 8747 |
| Molesey West | 8510 |
| Oatlands and Burwood Park | 7957 |
| Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | 10783 |
| Thames Ditton | 8344 |
| Walton Central | 8255 |
| Walton North | 8516 |
| Walton South | 8781 |
| Weybridge Riverside | 8198 |
| Weybridge St George's Hill | 8801 |
| Elmbridge Total | 137215 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
