Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

STRATHCONA GARDENS, GU21 2AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHCONA GARDENS, GU21 2AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

392

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU21 2AZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU21 2AZ — age 35, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU21, GU21 2AZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU21 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00167829 (shared with 5 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 2AZ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 363,500

9 sales · Mean £ 365,611

Detached

£ 497,499

2 sales · Mean £ 497,499

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

Crime around GU21 2AZ is moderate at 60 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 offences285
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Primary School

Requires Improvement246 pupils0.6 km
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Knaphill School

Good305 pupils0.7 km
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The Oaktree School

Requires Improvement265 pupils0.7 km
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The Hermitage School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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The Knaphill Lower School

Requires Improvement275 pupils0.7 km
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Good1491 pupils1.0 km
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Beaufort Primary School

Good506 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bottle & Basket0.7 km
  • Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)0.8 km
  • Roberts Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-op Stores0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown Public House0.5 km
  • The Garibaldi0.8 km
  • Knaphill Working Mens Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Asiana Restaurant0.6 km
  • Cafe 680.6 km
  • Eastern Taste0.6 km
  • Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.6 km
  • Radley's Cafe0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
  • Knaphill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Out To Lunch0.7 km
  • Peking Take Away0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brookwood1.8 km
  • Worplesdon3.7 km
  • Woking (Main)4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookwood Hospital0.1 km
  • Northwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Northwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Queenswood Road0.3 km
  • Queenswood Road0.3 km