Lower Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT22 9EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	47.6%	48.5%	0.9%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	52.4%	51.5%	-0.9%	49.0%	2.5%

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 KT22 9EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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	18.9%	24.4%	5.5%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	74%	65.2%	-8.8%	44.2%	21.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	2.9%	3.9%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.2%

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 (89.3%) 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	60.3%	60.8%	0.5%	48.4%	12.4%
Good health	33.6%	28.5%	-5.1%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	5.1%	8%	2.9%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 KT22 9EJ this area, 9% 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	9%	9%	0.0%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	6.6%	-1.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	12.6%	-0.9%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	5.3%	-3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	15%	-0.1%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	47.8%	53%	5.2%	33.8%	19.2%
Other	3.5%	1.8%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0%	4%	4.0%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	96.7%	92.5%	-4.2%	81.4%	11.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% 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	92.1%	88.2%	-3.9%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	2.5%	3%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	4.3%	2.8%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	88.2%	-2.6%	83.2%	5.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	10.5%	9.7%	9.8%	0.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	0%	-7.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	76.7%	18.1%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	2%	13.5%	-11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Lower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Bookham East & Eastwick Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bookham East & Eastwick Park and the 29th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in KT22 9EJ, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Lower Road are based on 325 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mole Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for KT22 9EJ

Average Price
£1,226,019

Semi-Detached
£1,050,986

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,313,535

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Road

Average Price
£1,059,325

Semi-Detached
£672,525

Terraced
£479,231

Detached
£1,161,794

Flats/Maisonettes
£340,694

Other
£1,052,240

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£950,000	2024-08-02	£962,785
2A Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2022-06-07	£880,276
16 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,345,000	2022-03-25	£1,399,315
2 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,275,000	2021-12-22	£1,340,736
2 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£742,000	2013-04-30	£1,164,131

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for KT22 9EJ

Employment

KT22 9EJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.

KT22 9EJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	44
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	27
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Information and communication	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Financial and insurance activities	17
Other	15
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fetcham Village Infant School School Lane , Fetcham KT22 9JU	4out of 4	557 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Junior School Bell Lane , Fetcham KT22 9ND	3out of 4	795 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery Woodvill Road , KT22 7BP	3out of 4	1,765 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eastwick Infant School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,984 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwick Junior School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,984 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ	3out of 4	1,855 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP	4out of 4	2,650 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard of Effingham School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JR	4out of 4	4,353 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wemms Education Centre W Block Therfield School , Dilston Road KT22 7NZ	- not rated	1,872 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John's School Epsom Road , KT22 8SP	- not rated	1,951 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Fortyfoot Road , KT22 8RY	4out of 4	2,128 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Little Downsend Leatherhead 13 Epsom Road , KT22 8ST	- not rated	2,172 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fox Grove School Kingston Road , KT22 7PW	- not rated	2,232 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clark's Cafe	Clarks Cafe, 1 Sunmead Parade, Guildford Road	649 yd
Project Cafe	22 Cannon Way	707 yd
Surrey Society of Model Engineers Ltd	Store, Mill Lane	715 yd
Lavender Cafe	Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road	921 yd
Trattoria Da Carlo	103 The Street	977 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bell	The Bell (Ph), Bell Lane		814 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 2 Sunmead Parade, Guildford Road	649 yd
Fetcham Fish Bar	85 The Street	977 yd
Wings Garden	83 The Street	977 yd
Harrington's Sandwich Shop	109 The Street	977 yd
Surrey Spice	87 The Street	977 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	246a Cobham Road		877 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leatherhead Tennis Club CANNON GROVE	tennis courts	432 yd
Leatherhead Leisure Centre LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	922 yd
Oakfield Junior School BELL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	923 yd
Leatherhead Football Club FETCHAM GROVE FETCHAM GROVE GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	976 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	77.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	256.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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