Is South Godstone in Tandridge 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 South Godstone older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Godstone and Tandridge? What is the claimant count in South Godstone and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.South Godstone Health Statistics
Godstone 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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| Godstone | 49.11% | 34.99% | 11.44% | 3.35% | 1.11% |
| Tandridge | 52.25% | 32.95% | 11.02% | 2.92% | 0.85% |
| 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 Tandridge changed since 2011?
Tandridge residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.34% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.5% | 34.36% | 11.39% | 2.9% | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 52.25% | 32.95% | 11.02% | 2.92% | 0.85% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of South Godstone?
The largest employment sector in South Godstone is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 18.68% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 17.6% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 15.66% |
| Skilled Trades | 12.22% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.45% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.8% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.87% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.91% |
South Godstone & Tandridge 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 South Godstone in the Tandridge local area district.
South Godstone has a lower rate of immigrants than Tandridge, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Godstone | 91.26% | 8.74% |
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| Tandridge | 88.98% | 11.02% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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South Godstone compared to other wards in Tandridge
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Woldingham | 80.61% | 19.39% |
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| 2 | Harestone | 83.55% | 16.45% |
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| 3 | Whyteleafe | 84.04% | 15.96% |
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| 4 | Valley | 86.49% | 13.51% |
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| 5 | Westway | 86.81% | 13.19% |
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| 6 | Warlingham West | 86.84% | 13.16% |
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| 7 | Queens Park | 88.28% | 11.72% |
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| 8 | Oxted North and Tandridge | 88.55% | 11.45% |
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| 9 | Portley | 89.18% | 10.82% |
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| 10 | Limpsfield | 89.79% | 10.21% |
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| 11 | Dormansland and Felcourt | 90.25% | 9.75% |
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| 12 | Bletchingley and Nutfield | 90.48% | 9.52% |
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| 13 | Felbridge | 90.49% | 9.51% |
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| 14 | Chaldon | 90.68% | 9.32% |
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| 15 | Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh | 90.82% | 9.18% |
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| 16 | Godstone | 91.26% | 8.74% |
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| 17 | Burstow, Horne and Outwood | 91.3% | 8.7% |
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| 18 | Oxted South | 91.78% | 8.22% |
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| 19 | Lingfield and Crowhurst | 91.96% | 8.04% |
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| 20 | Tatsfield and Titsey | 93.07% | 6.93% |
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';South Godstone is ranked 16 out of 20 wards in Tandridge for the number of residents born outside of the UK.South Godstone Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Godstone.| 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 | |
South Godstone Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Godstone 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 South Godstone to the national average for England.
| Level | Godstone | England |
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| No Qualifications | 15.64% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.61% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.92% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.11% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.87% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 32.01% | 33.92% |
South Godstone 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 Tandridge.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Tandridge | 2.1% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 59.89% |
| In Part-Time Work | 26.67% |
| Unemployed | 4.3% |
How many residents own or rent their home in South Godstone and Tandridge
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Godstone either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 70.57 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 29.43 of South Godstone residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Godstone | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| Tandridge | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
South Godstone has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
South Godstone compared to other wards in Tandridge
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Chaldon | 92.54% | 7.46% |
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| 2 | Woldingham | 88.04% | 11.96% |
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| 3 | Warlingham West | 88.03% | 11.97% |
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| 4 | Felbridge | 82.88% | 17.12% |
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| 5 | Tatsfield and Titsey | 82.75% | 17.25% |
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| 6 | Limpsfield | 82.37% | 17.63% |
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| 7 | Portley | 81.87% | 18.13% |
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| 8 | Dormansland and Felcourt | 80.6% | 19.4% |
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| 9 | Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh | 78.16% | 21.84% |
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| 10 | Burstow, Horne and Outwood | 77.41% | 22.59% |
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| 11 | Queens Park (Tandridge) | 75.67% | 24.33% |
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| 12 | Oxted North and Tandridge | 75.33% | 24.67% |
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| 13 | Harestone | 73.68% | 26.32% |
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| 14 | Lingfield and Crowhurst | 71.31% | 28.69% |
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| 15 | Bletchingley and Nutfield | 71.27% | 28.73% |
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| 16 | Godstone | 70.57% | 29.43% |
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| 17 | Oxted South | 68.61% | 31.39% |
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| 18 | Valley (Tandridge) | 65.31% | 34.69% |
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| 19 | Westway | 64.62% | 35.38% |
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| 20 | Whyteleafe | 58.62% | 41.38% |
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South Godstone is ranked 16 out of 20 wards in Tandridge for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of South Godstone and Tandridge?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tandridge including South Godstone. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bletchingley and Nutfield | 6051 |
| Burstow, Horne and Outwood | 6096 |
| Chaldon | 1830 |
| Dormansland and Felcourt | 4275 |
| Felbridge | 2328 |
| Godstone | 6128 |
| Harestone | 4662 |
| Limpsfield | 3608 |
| Lingfield and Crowhurst | 4404 |
| Oxted North and Tandridge | 5984 |
| Oxted South | 6666 |
| Portley | 4801 |
| Queens Park | 4014 |
| Tatsfield and Titsey | 1964 |
| Valley | 4758 |
| Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh | 5905 |
| Warlingham West | 3480 |
| Westway | 5095 |
| Whyteleafe | 4411 |
| Woldingham | 2082 |
| Tandridge Total | 88542 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
