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Living in Chessington

Chessington is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. The regional median gross salary was €4,316 per month at the end of 2024. Chessington's unemployment stood at 4% at the end of 2023.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Chessington?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Chessington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Chessington yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Chessington is 4.0%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–6Chessington 4.0%30 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,316 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)9Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chessington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Chessington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count7 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Chessington's nearest airport was LHR, 16 km away and offered 171 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count171 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLHR3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 5.6°C in January and 19°C in July. Chessington's monthly precipitation totalled 86.7 mm in January and 56.3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Chessington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Chessington average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100876554575959566666949291JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Chessington average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522061791241772082082182021571157155JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.5 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 13.3 · May 16.6 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 21.4 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 10.2 · Dec 7.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 2 · Mar 3.4 · Apr 5.1 · May 8 · Jun 10.7 · Jul 12.9 · Aug 13 · Sep 10.7 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 4.9 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.6 · Feb 5.8 · Mar 7.9 · Apr 10.5 · May 13.7 · Jun 16.8 · Jul 19 · Aug 18.7 · Sep 15.9 · Oct 12.3 · Nov 8.4 · Dec 5.9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.7 · Feb 65.4 · Mar 53.6 · Apr 57.2 · May 59.1 · Jun 59 · Jul 56.3 · Aug 66.3 · Sep 66.2 · Oct 94.3 · Nov 92.2 · Dec 90.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 61.1 · Feb 78.8 · Mar 124.4 · Apr 176.7 · May 207.5 · Jun 208.4 · Jul 217.8 · Aug 202.1 · Sep 157.1 · Oct 115.2 · Nov 70.7 · Dec 55 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO7Official · nearest-station reading

Is Chessington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–66%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Student53%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–69%
Median gross salary (regional)4,316 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate4 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chessington under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Chessington part of London?

Chessington is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 20.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source2

Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Chessington?

The median gross salary is 4,316 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in Chessington?

The unemployment rate is 4 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Chessington a good place to live?

Chessington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Chessington part of London?

Chessington is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 20.2 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Chessington, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/chessington/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Chessington, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  10. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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