GU21 2BP is a sought-after residential area on Alma Close, 0.8km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Woking constituency.
For serious buyers, GU21 2BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 8.0% 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 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00157832 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA CLOSE, GU21 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA CLOSE, GU21 2BP.
309
34
£ 62,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU21 2BP's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £368k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2BP. The average age is 34.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 354,000
14 sales · Mean £ 350,964
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU21 2BP has low crime rates — 34 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
Beaufort Primary School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Oaktree School
The Hermitage School
Knaphill School
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Stores0.9 km
- Harry And Kays0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.6 km
- Cafe 680.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Eastern Taste0.8 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Farm House Pizza0.7 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar1.0 km
- Out To Lunch0.6 km
- Peking Take Away0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rowbarge Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.7 km
- Woking (Main)3.2 km
- Worplesdon3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Robin Hood PH0.2 km
- Robin Hood PH0.2 km
- Inkerman0.3 km
- Inkerman Way0.3 km
- Randolph Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212BP · Data under Open Government Licence