Surrey Heath: population and statistics
Surrey Heath has a population of 95,094 (2025) across 95.1 km², or 1,000 people per km². It ranks 311 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 95,094 residents
- 95.1 km²
- 1,000 people/km²
Surrey Heath in numbers
Population of Surrey Heath over time
Surrey Heath had 88,945 residents in 2015 and 95,094 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 90,457 |
| 2021 | 90,653 |
| 2022 | 91,490 |
| 2023 | 93,186 |
| 2024 | 94,276 |
| 2025 | 95,094 |
All indicators for Surrey Heath
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 176 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.0% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 146 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 38,790 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 15.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.5% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 188 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 36,008 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.6% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 17.8% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 129 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.0% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.4% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.6% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £457,988 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 51 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 94 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.7% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,240 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 241 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.1 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 65 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,620 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 235 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,633 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 74 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 89.9% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 2 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Surrey Heath | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 9.9% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 313 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Surrey Heath ranks 57 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 89.9% in Surrey Heath, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 9.9% in Surrey Heath, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,318 football pitches.
- 3.5 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Rushmoor, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Wokingham (189,024 residents), 10 km away.
Business sectors: Surrey Heath
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Information and communication9.4% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.3% ×1.0
Where is Surrey Heath?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath has 95,094 residents (2025), ranking 311 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath covers 95.1 km², with a density of 1,000 people per km².
Is the population of Surrey Heath growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Surrey Heath went from 88,945 to 95,094, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Surrey Heath?
Surrey Heath is in South East (region). Latitude 51.340, longitude −0.743.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Surrey Heath?
In Surrey Heath, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 89.9% (2025-2026), ranking 2 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Surrey Heath?
In Surrey Heath, “Households without a car or van” stands at 9.9% (2021), ranking 313 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Surrey Heath?
The nearest to Surrey Heath are Rushmoor (7.2 km), Bracknell Forest (7.9 km), Hart (9.8 km), Wokingham (10 km), Woking (13 km).