GU21 2BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU21 2BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU21 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00157922 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU21 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU21 2BS.
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£ 65,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2BS 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
GU21 2BS has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2BS. The average age is 35.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU21 2BS has low crime rates — 25 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
Beaufort Primary School
Knaphill School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
The Oaktree School
The Knaphill Lower School
The Hermitage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op Stores0.5 km
- Harry And Kays0.2 km
- Kandy & Vape0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Public House0.6 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe 680.5 km
- Eastern Taste0.4 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.4 km
- Radley's Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Out To Lunch0.9 km
- Peking Take Away0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.6 km
- Woking (Main)3.6 km
- Worplesdon4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barnby Road0.1 km
- Barnby Road0.1 km
- Robin Hood Road0.2 km
- Robin Hood Road0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212BS · Data under Open Government Licence