Postcode GU21 6ER is located in a major urban area, within the Canalside ward of Woking in the South East region, and forms part of the Woking Central area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woking Central is £67,979 per year. The nearest station is Woking, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wheatsheaf Common.
Woking Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Woking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woking Central is £67,979 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 236 ft away from GU21 6ER.
Woking Central near GU21 6ER 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woking | N/A | Walking directions to Woking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU21 6ER.
In the GU21 6ER postcode area, located within Woking Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU21 6ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 31,33 Commercial Way, Woking, GU21 6XR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Church Path, Woking, GU21 6HW | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 1 Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Station Approach, Woking, GU22 7AE | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 16 Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5AB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6ER, 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 6ER records about 322 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GU21 6ER in Woking Central is £310,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GU21 6ER, including The Park School, Compass Community School Hampshire (Outstanding) and Maybury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU21 6ER is Woking, about 106 m away.
GU21 6ER scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,704 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 6ER 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.