GU21 2AR is a sought-after residential area on Raglan Road, 0.8km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Woking constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 103.2% 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 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00157835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAGLAN ROAD, GU21 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAGLAN ROAD, GU21 2AR.
227
36
£ 62,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2AR 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU21 2AR combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£322k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 103.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2AR. The average age is 36.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,500
11 sales · Mean £ 150,863
Terraced
£ 383,975
12 sales · Mean £ 384,412
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU21 2AR has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Primary School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Oaktree School
Beaufort Primary School
The Hermitage School
Knaphill School
The Knaphill Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.4 km
- Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)0.9 km
- Roberts Family Butchers0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown Public House1.0 km
- Rowbarge Public House0.8 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe 680.9 km
- Eastern Taste0.8 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.8 km
- Radley's Cafe0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- Farm House Pizza0.6 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Out To Lunch0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.6 km
- Woking (Main)3.3 km
- Worplesdon3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Inkerman Way0.2 km
- Inkerman Way0.2 km
- Bingham Drive0.3 km
- Bingham Drive0.3 km
- Inkerman0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212AR · Data under Open Government Licence