GU21 2AU is a well-regarded residential area on Lauriston Close, 0.3km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
For serious buyers, GU21 2AU 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 21.2% 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 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00157903 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAURISTON CLOSE, GU21 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAURISTON CLOSE, GU21 2AU.
309
43
£ 65,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2AU 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
GU21 2AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £197k, 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 £197k. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2AU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
9 sales · Mean £ 195,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU21 2AU is moderate at 89 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
Knaphill School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Knaphill Lower School
The Oaktree School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
The Hermitage School
Beaufort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.8 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Stores0.3 km
- Harry And Kays0.5 km
- Kandy & Vape0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown Public House0.4 km
- The Garibaldi0.8 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe 680.2 km
- Eastern Taste0.2 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.2 km
- Radley's Cafe0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.3 km
- Out To Lunch0.8 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
- St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.1 km
- Queen's Road0.1 km
- St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.1 km
- Queen's Road0.1 km
- Wood Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212AU · Data under Open Government Licence