Sherwood Way is in Epsom and in Epsom And Ewell district. KT19 8GY is located in the Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epsom and Ewell. This postcode has been in use since 2011-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Way, Epsom, KT19 8GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT19 8GX, KT19 8GZ, KT19 8GT, KT19 8LH, KT19 8GW, KT19 8GS, KT19 8GU, KT19 8LQ, KT19 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT19 8GY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 KT19 8GY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 32.5% | 35.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 57.1% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 5% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (95%) 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 | 57.4% | 67.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 27.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 KT19 8GY this area, 5.5% 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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 5.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 6.1% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 53% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.4% | 76% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 88.2% | 76.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 76.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 18.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.8% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Way was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Court average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Court and the 49th highest crime rate of 231 local areas in Epsom and Ewell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sherwood Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-08-19 | £598,843 |
| 22 Sherwood Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-08 | £539,588 |
| 63 Sherwood Way, Epsom, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-30 | £255,118 |
| 30 Sherwood Way, Epsom, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-09-09 | £665,992 |
| 24 Sherwood Way, Epsom, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2022-04-28 | £542,535 |
KT19 8GY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 188 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Green Primary School Christ Church Mount , KT19 8LU | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Park Primary School Long Grove Road , KT19 8TF | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rosebank , West Street KT18 7RT | 4out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 2out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Primary and Nursery School Pound Lane , KT19 8SD | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebery School White Horse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim High School Longmead Road , KT19 9BH | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epsom and Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , West Ewell KT19 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,522 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 | 4,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood House School 56 West Hill , KT19 8LG | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Downsend Ashtead 22 Oakfield Road , KT21 2RE | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd 6 Downs Road , KT18 5HE | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Downsend Epsom 6 Norman Avenue , KT17 3AB | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe | Horton Lane, Epsom | 607 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Central Boiler House, Horton Lane | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom Polo Club Horton Lane | grass pitches | 930 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 | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.