Postcode GU21 5JB 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 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheerwater is £56,100 per year. The nearest station is Woking located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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 of residents in Sheerwater is £56,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 122 ft away from GU21 5JB.
Sheerwater near GU21 5JB 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £965,000 |
| Flats | 53 | £242,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canalside
In the GU21 5JB 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 5JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grey Oriental Foods | 19 - 20 The Broadway, Woking, GU21 5AP | Walking directions to Grey Oriental Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Brasileiro | Woking, GU21 6JH | Walking directions to Brasileiro |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.