Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

BROADWAY, GU21 2DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, GU21 2DS.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU21 2DS 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 40, GU21 2DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

GU21 2DS is a well-regarded residential area on Broadway, 0.3km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.

Day-to-day life in GU21 2DS has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00157924 (shared with 20 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 2DS. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

Crime around GU21 2DS is moderate at 75 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 offences300
Public order44
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Knaphill School

Good305 pupils0.3 km
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The Knaphill Lower School

Requires Improvement275 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Primary School

Requires Improvement246 pupils0.8 km
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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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The Oaktree School

Requires Improvement265 pupils1.1 km
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The Hermitage School

Good303 pupils1.2 km
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Good1491 pupils1.3 km
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Bisley CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op Stores0.1 km
  • Harry And Kays0.8 km
  • Kandy & Vape0.0 km
  • Knaphill Post Office0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown Public House0.0 km
  • The Garibaldi0.4 km
  • Knaphill Working Mens Club0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Asiana Restaurant1.0 km
  • Cafe 680.1 km
  • Eastern Taste0.2 km
  • Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.2 km
  • Radley's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.1 km
  • Dragon Inn0.0 km
  • Knaphill Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Peking Take Away0.3 km
  • Simla Spice0.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brookwood2.0 km
  • Worplesdon4.1 km
  • Woking (Main)4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shops0.1 km
  • The Vyne Health Centre0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Sussex Road0.2 km
  • Sussex Court0.2 km