Postcode GU21 5BU 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 high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sheerwater is £51,264 per year. The nearest station is Woking located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from GU21 5BU.
Sheerwater near GU21 5BU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Woking | N/A | Walking directions to Woking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wheatsheaf Common | Medium | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Common |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,047,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £883,750 |
| Flats | 69 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canalside
In the GU21 5BU postcode area, located within Sheerwater, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU21 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Radhika Convenience Store | Walton Road, Woking, GU21 5DQ | Walking directions to Radhika Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | 151 Oriental Road, Woking, GU22 8BD | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 151 Oriental Road, Woking, GU22 8BD | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.