Postcode Analysis Woking, South East

RIDGWAY, GU22 8PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGWAY, GU22 8PN.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 75,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU22 8PN 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU22 8PN's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GU22 8PN is a sought-after residential area on Ridgway, 0.4km from Pyrford in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater. Administratively it sits within Pyrford ward and the Woking constituency.

For serious buyers, GU22 8PN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 8PN are sourced from Output Area E00158014 (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 GU22 8PN. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 1,032,500

6 sales · Mean £ 1,013,333

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

GU22 8PN has low crime rates — 6 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Pyrford Church of England Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.4 km
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The Marist Catholic Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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West Byfleet Infant School

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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West Byfleet Junior School

Good345 pupils1.3 km
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The Bishop David Brown School

Good690 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harvester Restaurant0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Thats Amore1.0 km
  • The Pear Tree0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Indigo1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Byfleet1.3 km
  • Byfleet & New Haw3.1 km
  • Woking (Main)3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Coldharbour Road0.3 km
  • Coldharbour Road0.3 km
  • Boltons Lane0.3 km
  • Hare Hill Close0.3 km
  • Boltons Lane0.4 km