Postcode GU21 5BL is located in a major urban area, within the Canalside ward of Woking in the South East region, and forms part of the Sheerwater area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sheerwater is £51,264 per year. The nearest station is Woking, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wheatsheaf Common.
Sheerwater has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Sheerwater has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sheerwater is £51,264 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from GU21 5BL.
Sheerwater near GU21 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woking located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woking | N/A | Walking directions to Woking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wheatsheaf Common | Medium | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Common |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £419 per square foot) in Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £955,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £840,000 | £570 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £497,500 | £433 |
| Terraced | 17 | £405,000 | £523 |
| Flats | 60 | £270,000 | £382 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £822,475 | £285,000 | £322,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £853,000 | £275,000 | £381,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | £850,000 | £285,000 | £406,000 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | £805,000 | £254,250 | £410,500 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £810,000 | £258,500 | £410,000 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | £850,000 | £247,750 | £440,000 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | £970,000 | £250,000 | £490,000 | £380,000 |
| 2023 | £995,000 | £237,000 | £437,500 | £402,500 |
| 2024 | £1,060,000 | £256,250 | £467,500 | £426,000 |
| 2025 | £840,000 | £280,000 | £535,000 | £372,500 |
| 2026 | £765,000 | £250,000 | £495,000 | £420,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £473 | £446 | £400 | £397 |
| 2017 | £466 | £458 | £369 | £406 |
| 2018 | £465 | £459 | £417 | £393 |
| 2019 | £458 | £404 | £412 | £396 |
| 2020 | £474 | £434 | £439 | £437 |
| 2021 | £480 | £491 | £440 | £432 |
| 2022 | £541 | £460 | £495 | £453 |
| 2023 | £510 | £438 | £457 | £534 |
| 2024 | £564 | £413 | £470 | £447 |
| 2025 | £556 | £431 | £465 | £499 |
| 2026 | £528 | £355 | £371 | £538 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU21 5BL.
In the GU21 5BL postcode area, located within Sheerwater, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU21 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brasileiro | Woking, GU21 6JH | Walking directions to Brasileiro |
| 0.2 mi | Grey Oriental Foods | 19 - 20 The Broadway, Woking, GU21 5AP | Walking directions to Grey Oriental Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 16 Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5AB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Church Path, Woking, GU21 6HW | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 1 Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Woking district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GU21 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faisal Mumtaz
Canalside - Elected 2 May 2024
Will Forster
Woking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU21 5BL records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GU21 5BL in Sheerwater is £310,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to GU21 5BL, including Maybury Primary School (Good), The Park School and St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU21 5BL is Woking, about 415 m away.
GU21 5BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,097 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Woking covering GU21 5BL is Will Forster (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Faisal Mumtaz (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.