Merland Rise is in Tadworth and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT20 5JD is located in the Tattenham Corner & Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merland Rise, Tadworth, KT20 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT20 5JG, KT20 5JF, KT20 5JH, KT20 5HU, KT18 5RW, KT20 5JX, KT20 5JN, KT20 5FG, KT20 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT20 5JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.1% | 37% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 41.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 51.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 17.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 26.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 85.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 91.5% | 88.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 88.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merland Rise was 204.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 394.5% higher than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merland Rise has the 2nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton and the 24th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Merland Rise, Tadworth, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-12-04 | £707,686 |
| 86 Merland Rise, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £708,000 | 2022-08-18 | £711,529 |
| 88 Merland Rise, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2019-04-23 | £485,827 |
| 106 Merland Rise, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2016-11-09 | £527,299 |
| 84 Merland Rise, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2016-08-19 | £692,628 |
KT20 5JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
KT20 5JD 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres St Leonard's Road , KT18 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merland Rise First School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merland Rise Middle School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Burgh School Merefield Gardens , KT20 5JY | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 2out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebery School Whitehorse Drive , KT18 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,898 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Lodge School St Monica's Road , Kingswood KT20 6YD | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 1,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters Cafe At Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre | Preston Manor Road, Tadworth | 147 yd | |
| Marbles Way Cafe | 69 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 561 yd | |
| Haweli | 15 Shelvers Hill, Tadworth | 738 yd | |
| Springwood Cafe | 4 Shelvers Hill, Tadworth | 738 yd | |
| The Silver Spoon Diner | 5 Tattenham Crescent, Epsom Downs | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Athletic Football Club | Merland Rise, Tadworth | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish And Chips And Kebab House | 65 Marbles Way, Tadworth | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tadworth Leisure And Community Centre Preston Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 96 yd |
| Banstead Athletic Fc Merland Rise | grass pitches | 120 yd |
| Banstead Sports Centre (Closed) Merland Rise | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Shawley Community Primary School SHAWLEY WAY | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.