GU22 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Willow Way, 0.2km from Barnsbury in Woking. Administratively it sits within Heathlands ward and the Woking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU22 0BW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Woking.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU22 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00157888 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW WAY, GU22 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WAY, GU22 0BW.
273
32
£ 67,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, GU22 0BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU22 0BW. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
2 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Terraced
£ 417,500
4 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Flat
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 254,395
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU22 0BW has low crime rates — 29 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
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Westfield Primary School
Kingfield Primary School
Hoe Valley School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
North West Surrey Short Stay School
Freemantles School
Goldsworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Woking Food And Wine0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cheesy0.9 km
- Wing Ho0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woking (Main)1.5 km
- Worplesdon2.2 km
- Brookwood5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Road0.1 km
- Ash Road0.1 km
- Ash Road0.1 km
- Hawthorn Close0.2 km
- Hawthorn Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU220BW · Data under Open Government Licence