Postcode GU21 5NY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sheerwater is £56,100 per year. The nearest station is West Byfleet located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sheerwater has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Sheerwater has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GU21 5NY.
Sheerwater near GU21 5NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Byfleet located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5NY postcode area, located within Sheerwater, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU21 5NY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Forsyth Road, Sheerwater, Woking, GU21 5SB | 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: 01/12/2025.