Merrylands Road, Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT23 3HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	51.3%	-3.9%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	44.8%	48.7%	3.9%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 KT23 3HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	19.3%	21.7%	2.4%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	64.6%	0.8%	44.2%	20.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.9%	7.5%	-2.4%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	5.3%	4.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	-1.8%

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 (88.4%) 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	54.3%	53.3%	-1.0%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	36.2%	35.1%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	8.3%	9.9%	1.6%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	0.6%	1%	0.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 KT23 3HP this area, 6.7% 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 51%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.9%	6.7%	-5.2%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	7.5%	-4.0%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	12.3%	-2.5%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	4.7%	3.9%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	16.6%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	45.7%	51%	5.3%	33.8%	17.2%
Other	4.1%	1.2%	-2.9%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
White	98.1%	97.4%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.0%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.6%	90.4%	-5.2%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	1%	5%	4.0%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	94.6%	90.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	7.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.6%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Merrylands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrylands Road was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Bookham East & Eastwick Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merrylands Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bookham East & Eastwick Park and the 6th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in KT23 3HP, 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 Merrylands Road are based on 115 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 Merrylands Road, Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for KT23 3HP

Average Price
£589,993

Semi-Detached
£588,923

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£602,844

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merrylands Road

Average Price
£499,753

Semi-Detached
£582,799

Terraced
£432,036

Detached
£622,950

Flats/Maisonettes
£241,915

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merrylands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Woodwinds Merrylands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£601,000	2024-09-16	£598,554
49 Merrylands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2024-02-23	£649,554
15 Merrylands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2023-05-25	£586,236
7 Merrylands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2022-01-25	£628,430
3A Merrylands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2021-09-30	£571,956

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for KT23 3HP

Employment

KT23 3HP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in KT23 3HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Education	30
Manufacturing	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastwick Infant School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwick Junior School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Dawnay School Griffin Way , Great Bookham KT23 4JJ	2out of 4	1,385 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Lawrence Primary School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JP	3out of 4	2,035 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Junior School Bell Lane , Fetcham KT22 9ND	3out of 4	2,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard of Effingham School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JR	4out of 4	1,824 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ	3out of 4	4,533 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor House School Manor House Lane , Little Bookham KT23 4EN	- not rated	1,670 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Yehudi Menuhin School Stoke D'Abernon , KT11 3QQ	- not rated	2,449 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside School The Manor , Stoke D'abernon KT11 3PX	- not rated	3,280 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Glenesk School Ockham Road North , East Horsley KT24 6NS	- not rated	4,058 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wemms Education Centre W Block Therfield School , Dilston Road KT22 7NZ	- not rated	4,535 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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
Carolina's	24 Church Road		1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Ye Olde Windsor Castle	Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Ph), 25 Little Bookham Street		870 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near KT23 3HP postcode.

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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