Merland Rise is in Epsom and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT18 5RT is located in the Tattenham Corner & Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epsom and Ewell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merland Rise, Epsom, KT18 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT18 5RX, KT18 5RY, KT18 5RN, KT18 5RZ, KT18 5RU, KT18 5TF, KT18 5RW, KT18 5RP, KT18 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT18 5RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 30.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 45.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87%) 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 | 48.8% | 54.1% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 11.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 31.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 88.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 89.6% | 88% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 88.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merland Rise was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Merland Rise has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton and the 64th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Merland Rise, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2016-08-05 | £685,364 |
| 50 Merland Rise, Epsom, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2014-12-22 | £667,436 |
| 48 Merland Rise, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2014-05-23 | £673,951 |
| 46 Merland Rise, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-06-21 | £704,836 |
| 46 Merland Rise, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2007-03-01 | £715,009 |
KT18 5RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
KT18 5RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary School 84-92 Beaconsfield Road , KT18 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadworth Primary School Heathcote , KT20 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blenheim High School Longmead Road , KT19 9BH | 3out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters Cafe At Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre | Preston Manor Road, Tadworth | 492 yd | |
| The Silver Spoon Diner | 5 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 595 yd | |
| Pattisons Of Tattenham Ltd | 35 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 637 yd | |
| Point Cafe | 41 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 637 yd | |
| Chillies | 14 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Athletic Football Club | Merland Rise, Tadworth | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish And Chips And Kebab House | 65 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Reigate Road, Tadworth | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre Preston Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 376 yd |
| Banstead Athletic Fc Merland Rise | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Banstead Sports Centre (Closed) Merland Rise | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Shawley Community Primary School SHAWLEY WAY | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Downswood Lawn Tennis Club DOWNS WOOD | tennis courts | 934 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.