Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

YORK ROAD, GU22 7XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, GU22 7XS.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 77,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU22 7XS 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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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GU22 7XS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £354k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

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

GU22 7XS is a sought-after residential area on York Road, 0.4km from Mount Hermon in Woking. Administratively it sits within Mount Hermon ward and the Woking constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU22, GU22 7XS offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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. 66% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 7.0% 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 GU22 7XS are sourced from Output Area E00157975 (shared with 12 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 GU22 7XS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 215,000

26 sales · Mean £ 215,655

Detached

£ 775,000

7 sales · Mean £ 784,680

Semi-Detached

£ 848,750

2 sales · Mean £ 848,750

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

GU22 7XS has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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North West Surrey Short Stay School

Good14 pupils0.6 km
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Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Goldsworth Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good441 pupils1.2 km
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The Horsell Village School

Good270 pupils1.4 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking

Outstanding1468 pupils1.4 km
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Kingfield Primary School

Good255 pupils1.4 km
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Hoe Valley School

Outstanding715 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fenton House (B & B)0.7 km
  • York Road Project0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • The Prop1.0 km
  • Chennai Dosa Artisanz0.9 km
  • Daarna Restaurant0.9 km
  • Ivy's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • Morrisons Petrol Filling Station0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Zia0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Tops Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Bizzi B's0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woking (Main)1.2 km
  • Worplesdon2.6 km
  • Brookwood4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wych Hill0.0 km
  • Wych Hill0.1 km
  • West Hill0.2 km
  • Mount Hermon Road0.2 km
  • Mount Hermon Road0.2 km