Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

STRATHCONA GARDENS, GU21 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHCONA GARDENS, GU21 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

356

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU21 2AY 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GU21 2AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £686k, 77% 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 £686k. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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

GU21 2AY is a well-regarded residential area on Strathcona Gardens, 0.4km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU21, GU21 2AY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £686k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU21 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00157911 (shared with 2 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 2AY. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

19 sales · Mean £ 678,947

Terraced

£ 327,000

3 sales · Mean £ 297,333

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around GU21 2AY is moderate at 82 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 offences280
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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The Hermitage School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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The Oaktree School

Requires Improvement265 pupils0.7 km
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The Knaphill Lower School

Requires Improvement275 pupils0.7 km
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Knaphill School

Good305 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Primary School

Requires Improvement246 pupils0.8 km
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Good1491 pupils1.1 km
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Brookwood Primary School

Good181 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bottle & Basket0.8 km
  • Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)0.8 km
  • Esso Rontec Connaught1.0 km
  • Roberts Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown Public House0.7 km
  • The Garibaldi0.8 km
  • Knaphill Working Mens Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Asiana Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe 680.7 km
  • Eastern Taste0.8 km
  • Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.7 km
  • Radley's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Dragon Inn0.6 km
  • Knaphill Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Out To Lunch0.8 km
  • Peking Take Away0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brookwood1.6 km
  • Worplesdon3.6 km
  • Woking (Main)4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hermitage Woods0.3 km
  • Hermitage Woods0.3 km
  • Queenswood Road0.3 km
  • Brookwood Hospital0.3 km
  • Queenswood Road0.3 km