Merrywood Park, Camberley, GU15 1JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU15 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	50.3%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.2%	49.7%	1.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GU15 1JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.5%	25.1%	4.6%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64.1%	61.5%	-2.6%	44.2%	17.3%
Separated	3%	2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5%	6%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	7.4%	5.4%	-2.0%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.1%	54.6%	2.5%	48.4%	6.2%
Good health	34.4%	37%	2.6%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	11%	6.7%	-4.3%	12.7%	-6.0%
Bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around GU15 1JR this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.1%	9.2%	-0.9%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	9.9%	-2.9%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	11.8%	-3.0%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	6.3%	-0.4%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	17.8%	6.7%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	41.9%	43.8%	1.9%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	7.3%	8.3%	1.0%	3.1%	5.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	85.6%	80.8%	-4.8%	81.4%	-0.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	82.7%	-2.7%	83.2%	-0.5%
European Union	3.7%	4.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	4.2%	3.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	5.3%	1.4%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.8%	83%	-1.8%	83.2%	-0.2%
10+ Years	0%	13.7%	13.7%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	11.3%	0.8%	-10.5%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Merrywood Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrywood Park was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Heatherside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merrywood Park has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Heatherside and the 87th lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£73,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU15 1JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merrywood Park are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Surrey Heath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merrywood Park, Camberley, GU15 1JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU15 1JR

Average Price
£856,655

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£856,655

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merrywood Park

Average Price
£869,375

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£869,375

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merrywood ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Merrywood Park, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2022-03-18	£882,281
12 Merrywood Park, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2021-07-30	£781,085
41 Merrywood Park, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£845,000	2021-04-29	£959,478
31 Merrywood Park, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£735,000	2021-04-15	£834,575
7 Merrywood Park, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£730,000	2020-10-07	£853,392

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU15 1JR

Employment

GU15 1JR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

GU15 1JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU15 1JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	90
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	21
Information and communication	20
Transport and storage	16
Education	14
Construction	11
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prior Heath Infant School Prior Road , GU15 1DA	4out of 4	711 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE	4out of 4	908 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY	4out of 4	1,039 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Primary Academy Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG	3out of 4	1,051 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL	3out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY	4out of 4	1,154 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	3out of 4	1,896 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE	3out of 4	2,543 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	2out of 4	3,624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD	3out of 4	4,915 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	3,664 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ	3out of 4	812 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE	- not rated	2,196 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA	3out of 4	3,329 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX	4out of 4	3,509 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT	- not rated	3,886 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Toby Carvery	114 Portsmouth Road, Camberley		697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aahar Flavours	13 Farm Road, Frimley		893 yd
The Gourmet Oriental	19 Farm Road, Frimley		910 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Camberley Heath Golf Club GOLF DRIVE	golf	284 yd
Camberley Lawn Tennis Club SOUTHCOTE PARK SOUTHCOTE PARK PORTSMOUTH ROAD	tennis courts	558 yd
Ravenscote Junior School OLD BISLEY ROAD	grass pitches	724 yd
Tomlinscote Sports Centre TOMLINSCOTE WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	950 yd
Tomlinscote School And Sixth Form College TOMLINSCOTE WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	234.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.