Is Polesden Lacey in Mole Valley 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 Polesden Lacey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Polesden Lacey and Mole Valley? What is the claimant count in Polesden Lacey and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Polesden Lacey 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 Mole Valley.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Mole Valley | 1.7% | -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 | 52.25% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.28% |
| Unemployed | 3.03% |
Polesden Lacey Health Statistics
Bookham South has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Bookham South | 51.54% | 32.82% | 11.94% | 2.87% | 0.83% |
| Mole Valley | 52.59% | 32.96% | 10.77% | 2.86% | 0.82% |
| 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 Mole Valley changed since 2011?
Mole Valley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.37% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 51.45% | 33.73% | 11.25% | 2.85% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 52.59% | 32.96% | 10.77% | 2.86% | 0.82% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Polesden Lacey & Mole Valley 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 Polesden Lacey in the Mole Valley local area district.
Polesden Lacey has a lower rate of immigrants than Mole Valley, the South East region and England as a whole.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bookham South | 89.89% | 10.11% |
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| Mole Valley | 87.63% | 12.37% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Polesden Lacey compared to other wards in Mole Valley
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Leatherhead North | 80.64% | 19.36% |
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| 2 | Leatherhead South | 82.88% | 17.12% |
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| 3 | Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham | 83.92% | 16.08% |
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| 4 | Ashtead Park | 84.36% | 15.64% |
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| 5 | Dorking South | 84.99% | 15.01% |
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| 6 | Dorking North | 85.78% | 14.22% |
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| 7 | Ashtead Village | 87.37% | 12.63% |
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| 8 | Fetcham West | 88% | 12% |
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| 9 | Fetcham East | 88.05% | 11.95% |
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| 10 | Westcott | 88.44% | 11.56% |
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| 11 | Ashtead Common | 88.74% | 11.26% |
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| 12 | Bookham North | 89.14% | 10.86% |
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| 13 | Leith Hill | 89.23% | 10.77% |
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| 14 | Bookham South | 89.89% | 10.11% |
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| 15 | Holmwoods | 90.19% | 9.81% |
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| 16 | Capel, Leigh and Newdigate | 91.23% | 8.77% |
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| 17 | Charlwood | 91.61% | 8.39% |
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| 18 | Box Hill and Headley | 91.66% | 8.34% |
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| 19 | Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland | 92.45% | 7.55% |
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| 20 | Beare Green | 92.93% | 7.07% |
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| 21 | Okewood | 93.48% | 6.52% |
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';Polesden Lacey is ranked 14 out of 21 wards in Mole Valley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Polesden Lacey and Mole Valley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Polesden Lacey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 79.09 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 20.91 of Polesden Lacey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bookham South | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| Mole Valley | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Polesden Lacey has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Polesden Lacey compared to other wards in Mole Valley
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Fetcham West | 90.32% | 9.68% |
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| 2 | Fetcham East | 85.21% | 14.79% |
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| 3 | Box Hill and Headley | 84.18% | 15.82% |
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| 4 | Ashtead Common | 83.2% | 16.8% |
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| 5 | Ashtead Village | 81.23% | 18.77% |
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| 6 | Bookham South | 79.09% | 20.91% |
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| 7 | Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham | 78.8% | 21.2% |
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| 8 | Ashtead Park | 78.66% | 21.34% |
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| 9 | Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland | 78.31% | 21.69% |
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| 10 | Charlwood | 76.64% | 23.36% |
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| 11 | Bookham North | 75.69% | 24.31% |
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| 12 | Capel, Leigh and Newdigate | 74.92% | 25.08% |
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| 13 | Okewood | 74.17% | 25.83% |
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| 14 | Westcott | 73.67% | 26.33% |
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| 15 | Beare Green | 72.16% | 27.84% |
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| 16 | Leatherhead South | 71.7% | 28.3% |
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| 17 | Dorking North | 70.32% | 29.68% |
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| 18 | Leith Hill | 67.22% | 32.78% |
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| 19 | Dorking South | 66.35% | 33.65% |
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| 20 | Holmwoods | 61.53% | 38.47% |
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| 21 | Leatherhead North | 50.83% | 49.17% |
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Polesden Lacey is ranked 6 out of 21 wards in Mole Valley for the percentage of home owners.Polesden Lacey Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Polesden Lacey 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 Polesden Lacey to the national average for England.
| Level | Bookham South | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.12% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.92% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.47% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.62% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 43.86% | 33.92% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Polesden Lacey?
The largest employment sector in Polesden Lacey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 24.16% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 21.18% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.75% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.64% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.44% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.14% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.18% |
Polesden Lacey Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bookham South.| 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 Polesden Lacey and Mole Valley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Mole Valley including Polesden Lacey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ashtead Common | 4182 |
| Ashtead Park | 4355 |
| Ashtead Village | 6212 |
| Beare Green | 1867 |
| Bookham North | 5815 |
| Bookham South | 5568 |
| Box Hill and Headley | 1793 |
| Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland | 4439 |
| Capel, Leigh and Newdigate | 4519 |
| Charlwood | 2469 |
| Dorking North | 4362 |
| Dorking South | 7394 |
| Fetcham East | 3712 |
| Fetcham West | 4275 |
| Holmwoods | 6502 |
| Leatherhead North | 7864 |
| Leatherhead South | 4405 |
| Leith Hill | 1763 |
| Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham | 1911 |
| Okewood | 1887 |
| Westcott | 2253 |
| Mole Valley Total | 87547 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
