Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

WOOD LANE, GU21 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, GU21 2AD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU21 2AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GU21 2AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £635k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU21 2AD is a well-regarded residential area on Wood Lane, 0.2km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.

For serious buyers, GU21 2AD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £635k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GU21 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00157903 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2AD. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 488,333

Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around GU21 2AD is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences327
Public order44
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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St John's Primary School

Requires Improvement246 pupils0.5 km
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Knaphill School

Good305 pupils0.7 km
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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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The Knaphill Lower School

Requires Improvement275 pupils0.9 km
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The Oaktree School

Requires Improvement265 pupils0.9 km
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Good1491 pupils0.9 km
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The Hermitage School

Good303 pupils1.0 km
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Beaufort Primary School

Good506 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bottle & Basket0.7 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-op Stores0.3 km
  • Harry And Kays0.5 km
  • Kandy & Vape0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown Public House0.4 km
  • The Garibaldi0.8 km
  • Knaphill Working Mens Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Asiana Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe 680.3 km
  • Eastern Taste0.2 km
  • Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.2 km
  • Radley's Cafe0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Dragon Inn0.4 km
  • Knaphill Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Out To Lunch0.7 km
  • Peking Take Away0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brookwood2.2 km
  • Woking (Main)3.9 km
  • Worplesdon3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Road0.1 km
  • Queen's Road0.1 km
  • St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.1 km
  • St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.1 km
  • Wood Lane0.2 km