GU21 2DG is a well-regarded residential area on Alexandra Gardens, 0.1km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU21, GU21 2DG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% 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 £569k, down 3.5% 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 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00157902 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA GARDENS, GU21 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA GARDENS, GU21 2DG.
310
39
£ 65,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2DG 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU21 2DG's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £569k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £569k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2DG. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
19 sales · Mean £ 551,184
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
2 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU21 2DG 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.
school Local Schools
Knaphill School
The Knaphill Lower School
St John's Primary School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Oaktree School
The Hermitage School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Beaufort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op Stores0.2 km
- Harry And Kays0.8 km
- Kandy & Vape0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown Public House0.2 km
- The Garibaldi0.5 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe 680.2 km
- Eastern Taste0.3 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.3 km
- Radley's Cafe0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Dragon Inn0.2 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.2 km
- Out To Lunch0.9 km
- Peking Take Away0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.0 km
- Worplesdon4.0 km
- Woking (Main)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Vyne Health Centre0.1 km
- Sussex Road0.2 km
- The Vyne Health Centre0.2 km
- Sussex Road0.2 km
- Queen's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212DG · Data under Open Government Licence