Lower Road, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding KT23 4DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	54.3%	5.1%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	50.8%	45.7%	-5.1%	49.0%	-3.3%

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 4DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	15%	19.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	56.7%	-3.1%	44.2%	12.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.5%	6.9%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	16.8%	13.7%	-3.1%	6.1%	7.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.9%	42.8%	11.9%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	47.2%	39.6%	-7.6%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	17.5%	15.5%	-2.0%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	3.7%	1.1%	-2.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 50.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15%	12.3%	-2.7%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.5%	5.1%	-1.4%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	8.1%	-8.3%	13.4%	-5.3%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3%	0.7%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	19.1%	7.4%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	44.4%	50.2%	5.8%	33.8%	16.4%
Other	3.7%	2.1%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.8%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	91.5%	93.9%	2.4%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	3.7%	1.4%	-2.3%	0.1%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	93.5%	91.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	4.3%	3.5%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	0.4%	-3.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	92%	-1.5%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.4%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Lower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Bookham East & Eastwick Park average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Lower Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bookham East & Eastwick Park and the 45th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

🔎 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 4DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for KT23 4DL

Average Price
£726,008

Semi-Detached
£725,698

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£726,096

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
268 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£985,000	2021-09-09	£1,033,564
268 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£594,000	2020-10-30	£664,601
272 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2018-08-23	£613,987
252 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£538,000	2015-06-11	£699,123
260 Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2006-07-31	£823,633

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for KT23 4DL

Employment

KT23 4DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.

KT23 4DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	108
Full-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Dawnay School Griffin Way , Great Bookham KT23 4JJ	2out of 4	446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwick Infant School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,081 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwick Junior School Eastwick Drive , Great Bookham KT23 3PP	3out of 4	1,081 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Polesden Lacey Infant School Oakdene Close , Great Bookham KT23 4PT	4out of 4	1,424 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Lawrence Primary School Lower Road , Effingham KT24 5JP	3out of 4	1,632 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,289 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ	3out of 4	4,798 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	997 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Yehudi Menuhin School Stoke D'Abernon , KT11 3QQ	- not rated	3,336 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's School Effingham Hill , RH5 6ST	- not rated	3,987 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Parkside School The Manor , Stoke D'abernon KT11 3PX	- not rated	4,250 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Glenesk School Ockham Road North , East Horsley KT24 6NS	- not rated	4,436 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Great Bookham Tandoori	41 Church Road	357 yd
Del Fuoco	17 Church Road	357 yd
Cafe De La Poste	Cafe De La Poste, 15 Church Road	368 yd
Carolina's	24 Church Road	396 yd
The Hidden Kitchen at The Royal Oak	16 High Street	454 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak	The Royal Oak, 12-16 High Street	463 yd
The Old Crown	The Old Crown, 1 High Street	490 yd
The Ye Olde Windsor Castle	Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Ph), 25 Little Bookham Street	618 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bookham Charcoal Grill	37 Church Road		357 yd
Michaels Fish Bar	5 New Parade, Leatherhead Road		1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	8 High Street		463 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lower Road RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LOWER ROAD	grass pitches	258 yd
Dawnay School GRIFFIN WAY	grass pitches	271 yd
Preston Cross Squash Club (Closed) Rectory Lane	squash courts	728 yd
Chrystie Recreation Ground CHRYTSTIE RECREATION GROUND CHRYTSTIE RECREATION GROUND DORKING ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	750 yd
Eastwick Junior School EASTWICK INFANT SCHOOL EASTWICK INFANT SCHOOL EASTWICK DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	972 yd
Manor House School MANOR HOUSE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,050 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	158.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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