Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

ALMA CLOSE, GU21 2BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA CLOSE, GU21 2BP.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU21 2BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU21 2BP's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £368k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

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

GU21 2BP is a sought-after residential area on Alma Close, 0.8km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Woking constituency.

For serious buyers, GU21 2BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 8.0% 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 GU21 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00157832 (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 2BP. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 354,000

14 sales · Mean £ 350,964

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

GU21 2BP has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order19
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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St John's Primary School

Requires Improvement246 pupils0.3 km
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College

Good1491 pupils0.5 km
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Beaufort Primary School

Good506 pupils0.7 km
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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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The Oaktree School

Requires Improvement265 pupils0.9 km
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The Hermitage School

Good303 pupils1.0 km
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Knaphill School

Good305 pupils1.3 km
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Sythwood Primary and Nursery School

Good609 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bottle & Basket0.6 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-op Stores0.9 km
  • Harry And Kays0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Asiana Restaurant0.6 km
  • Cafe 680.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Eastern Taste0.8 km
  • Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Farm House Pizza0.7 km
  • Knaphill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Out To Lunch0.6 km
  • Peking Take Away0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Rowbarge Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brookwood2.7 km
  • Woking (Main)3.2 km
  • Worplesdon3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Robin Hood PH0.2 km
  • Robin Hood PH0.2 km
  • Inkerman0.3 km
  • Inkerman Way0.3 km
  • Randolph Close0.3 km