Demographic & Census Information

The population according to the mid-year estimate for 2004 was 81,096. In comparison with other Surrey Districts, Surrey Heath has a younger age profile, with the total of those aged 65 or above below the national average. However, the high concentration of those aged between 30 and 60 suggests that during the next 10 to 20 years the profile may change with an above-average number of above 65. Additionally, the above-80 years age group will double in this period. The 2004 mid-year estimate demonstrates that 16,000 (19.7%) of residents are those above 60 and 16,800 (20.7%) are below 18. This has implications for council services. Latest estimates indicate that 6.9% of the population are from minority ethnic groups.

Surrey Heath is an affluent area with very low unemployment rates (currently 0.8%, against a national average of 2.3%) and an above-average household income of £44,750 compared with the national average of £29,374.

However, although 15 of the 16 wards fall within the top quartile of least deprived wards in the country, within this generally affluent area there are small pockets of the Borough that are relatively deprived. There is particular need for support due to economic, social or physical factors such as employment, low pay, care responsibilities, ethnicity, ill-health, disability and educational underachievement. In the comparatively disadvantaged pockets, the Council's role is to ensure that an efficient benefits service supports families and individuals, policies on charging for service provision are aimed at reducing inequalities and community initiatives promote social inclusion.

The last National census for the Surrey Heath area for which information is available was carried out on Sunday 29th April 2001. A census has been carried out every 10 years since 1801. Information about the purpose and history of the National Census can be found at www.statistics.gov.uk. Opens in a new window

Detailed statistics for the Borough of Surrey Heath are available from the 2001 census using the links below.

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Detailed statistics for the individual wards within the Borough are available using the National Statistics web site.
Go to the web site Opens in a new window, then enter the Ward you are interested in, in the box provided.

2011 Census
The results of the 2011 Census are not yet available. The Borough Council does not expect to receive any results until early 2012.