Is Irons Bottom in Reigate and Banstead 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 Irons Bottom older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Irons Bottom and Reigate and Banstead? What is the claimant count in Irons Bottom and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.How many residents own or rent their home in Irons Bottom and Reigate and Banstead
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Irons Bottom either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.93 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.07 of Irons Bottom residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Horley West & Sidlow | 73.93% | 26.07% |
| Reigate and Banstead | 71.13% | 28.87% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Irons Bottom has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Irons Bottom compared to other wards in Reigate and Banstead
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Nork | 88.08% | 11.93% |
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| 2 | Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 85.97% | 14.03% |
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| 3 | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 84.62% | 15.38% |
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| 4 | Banstead Village | 80.14% | 19.86% |
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| 5 | Horley East & Salfords | 74.28% | 25.72% |
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| 6 | Horley West & Sidlow | 73.93% | 26.07% |
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| 7 | Meadvale & St John's | 73.74% | 26.26% |
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| 8 | Reigate | 69.89% | 30.11% |
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| 9 | Tattenham Corner & Preston | 66.04% | 33.96% |
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| 10 | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 65.79% | 34.21% |
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| 11 | Earlswood & Whitebushes | 63.96% | 36.04% |
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| 12 | South Park & Woodhatch | 63.6% | 36.4% |
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| 13 | Horley Central & South | 63.42% | 36.58% |
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| 14 | Redhill East | 59.9% | 40.1% |
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| 15 | Redhill West & Wray Common | 58.21% | 41.79% |
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Irons Bottom is ranked 6 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the percentage of home owners.Irons Bottom Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Irons Bottom 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 Irons Bottom to the national average for England.
| Level | Horley West & Sidlow | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.25% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.83% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.61% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.52% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.84% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.01% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Irons Bottom?
The largest employment sector in Irons Bottom is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 20.33% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.05% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 15.16% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.73% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.35% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.78% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.06% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.58% |
Irons Bottom Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Horley West & Sidlow.| 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 | |
Irons Bottom 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 Reigate and Banstead.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Reigate and Banstead | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 65.11% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.98% |
| Unemployed | 3.66% |
Irons Bottom & Reigate and Banstead 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 Irons Bottom in the Reigate and Banstead local area district.
Irons Bottom has a lower rate of immigrants than Reigate and Banstead, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Horley West & Sidlow | 87.1% | 12.9% |
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| Reigate and Banstead | 83.67% | 16.33% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Irons Bottom compared to other wards in Reigate and Banstead
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Redhill East | 74.14% | 25.86% |
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| 2 | Redhill West & Wray Common | 75.72% | 24.28% |
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| 3 | Earlswood & Whitebushes | 75.72% | 24.28% |
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| 4 | Horley Central & South | 81.54% | 18.46% |
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| 5 | Reigate | 82.92% | 17.08% |
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| 6 | Horley East & Salfords | 83.86% | 16.14% |
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| 7 | Meadvale & St John's | 84.36% | 15.64% |
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| 8 | Nork | 85.34% | 14.66% |
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| 9 | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 85.54% | 14.46% |
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| 10 | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 86.46% | 13.54% |
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| 11 | Tattenham Corner & Preston | 86.72% | 13.28% |
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| 12 | Horley West & Sidlow | 87.1% | 12.9% |
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| 13 | Banstead Village | 87.7% | 12.3% |
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| 14 | South Park & Woodhatch | 88.89% | 11.11% |
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| 15 | Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 89.06% | 10.94% |
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';Irons Bottom is ranked 12 out of 15 wards in Reigate and Banstead for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Irons Bottom Health Statistics
Horley West & Sidlow 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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| Horley West & Sidlow | 54.11% | 32.69% | 10.07% | 2.57% | 0.56% |
| Reigate and Banstead | 53.8% | 32.5% | 10.3% | 2.64% | 0.76% |
| 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 Reigate and Banstead changed since 2011?
Reigate and Banstead residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.72% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.55% | 34.03% | 10.79% | 2.79% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 53.8% | 32.5% | 10.3% | 2.64% | 0.76% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Irons Bottom and Reigate and Banstead?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Reigate and Banstead including Irons Bottom. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Banstead Village | 9728 |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 9798 |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 10221 |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 11607 |
| Horley Central & South | 10379 |
| Horley East & Salfords | 9843 |
| Horley West & Sidlow | 9248 |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 9703 |
| Meadvale & St John's | 9740 |
| Nork | 9512 |
| Redhill East | 9232 |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 11225 |
| Reigate | 10353 |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 8595 |
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 10059 |
| Reigate and Banstead Total | 149243 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
