GU21 2AF is a well-regarded residential area on Burnham Close, 0.3km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU21, GU21 2AF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k, up 15.5% year-on-year. 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 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00157923 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHAM CLOSE, GU21 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM CLOSE, GU21 2AF.
320
42
£ 65,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU21 2AF's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £420k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £420k. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2AF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
7 sales · Mean £ 389,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU21 2AF is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Primary School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Oaktree School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Knaphill School
The Hermitage School
The Knaphill Lower School
Beaufort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.5 km
- Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)0.9 km
- Roberts Family Butchers0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.4 km
- Co-op Stores0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown Public House0.6 km
- The Garibaldi0.9 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe 680.4 km
- Eastern Taste0.4 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.4 km
- Radley's Cafe0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Out To Lunch0.5 km
- Peking Take Away0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.3 km
- Woking (Main)3.7 km
- Worplesdon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Wood Lane0.1 km
- Queen's Road0.2 km
- St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212AF · Data under Open Government Licence