GU21 2AE is a well-regarded residential area on Burnham Road, 0.4km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
For serious buyers, GU21 2AE is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, down 9.2% 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 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00157906 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHAM ROAD, GU21 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, GU21 2AE.
297
45
£ 65,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU21 2AE combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £450k. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2AE. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
16 sales · Mean £ 420,790
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU21 2AE is moderate at 63 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
St John's Primary School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
The Oaktree School
The Hermitage School
Knaphill School
The Knaphill Lower School
Beaufort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.5 km
- Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)0.9 km
- Roberts Family Butchers0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown Public House0.6 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe 680.5 km
- Eastern Taste0.5 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.5 km
- Radley's Cafe0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Farm House Pizza1.0 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Out To Lunch0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.3 km
- Woking (Main)3.6 km
- Worplesdon3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Wood Lane0.2 km
- Queen's Road0.3 km
- Northwood Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212AE · Data under Open Government Licence