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GU21 7PB

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St John's

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Overview

Postcode GU21 7PB is located in a major urban area, within the St John's 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
322
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Woking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Woking Central is £67,979 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from GU21 7PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Woking Central near GU21 7PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woking located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU21 7PB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Woking

N/A

Walking directions to Woking

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
6,502.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.12(+301%)
Shoplifting
112.26(+1307%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.38(+423%)
Public order
54.48(+798%)
Other theft
40.45(+621%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
50%
Other White
48
15.79%
Indian
32
10.53%
Pakistani
24
7.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.62%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
49.57%
No qualifications
38
16.52%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.22%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
29.13%
Owns outright
35
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.62%
Other social rented
20
15.75%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in St John's

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £565K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £483 per square foot) in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£680,000£490
Semi-Detached30£525,275£499
Terraced34£380,000£494
Flats24£209,000£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St John's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£600,000£270,000£450,000£370,000
2017£625,000£247,250£420,000£350,000
2018£580,000£240,000£432,500£325,000
2019£625,000£245,500£451,000£342,500
2020£657,500£239,000£417,500£347,500
2021£586,000£237,500£495,000£370,250
2022£762,500£260,000£530,000£420,000
2023£637,500£261,750£500,000£390,000
2024£646,000£265,000£520,000£385,000
2025£750,000£246,000£485,000£397,500
2026£620,000£210,000£552,500£377,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£429£387£439£443
2017£480£414£449£471
2018£480£405£464£445
2019£452£433£429£426
2020£463£414£475£442
2021£478£401£485£471
2022£554£448£522£509
2023£525£410£502£494
2024£475£403£504£495
2025£486£424£508£482
2026£490£360£498£500
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St John's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St John's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU21 7PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU21 7PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 20253, The Rise, Elm Road, Woking, GU21 7PATerracedFreehold£650,000
28 Oct 20255, De Lara Way, Woking, GU21 6NYTerracedFreehold£425,000
29 Apr 202514, De Lara Way, Woking, GU21 6NYTerracedFreehold£470,000
07 Mar 202521, De Lara Way, Woking, GU21 6NYTerracedFreehold£420,000
24 Feb 202518, De Lara Way, Woking, GU21 6NYTerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the GU21 7PB postcode area, located within Woking Central, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU21 7PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorth West Surrey Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGoldsworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Horsell Village SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU21 7PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU21 7PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons82 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6NDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrisons Daily82 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6LJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondisOrchard Mains, Woking, GU22 0EUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op FoodWych Hill, Woking, GU22 0EUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLondisBlackbridge Road, Woking, GU22 0DHWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Woking district (2025-26).

Band A£1,655
Band B£1,930
Band C£2,206
Band D£2,482
Band E£3,034
Band F£3,585
Band G£4,137
Band H£4,964

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GU21 7PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dale Shaun Roberts

St John's - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Will Forster

Woking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWokingE07000217
Parliamentary ConstituencyWokingE14001592
WardSt John'sE05010804
ParishWoking, unparished areaE43000144
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woking CentralE02006463
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Woking 008AE01030954
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about GU21 7PB

Is GU21 7PB (Woking Central) safe?

The area around GU21 7PB 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.

What is the average house price near GU21 7PB?

The median sale price around GU21 7PB in Woking Central is £430,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU21 7PB?

There are 9 schools close to GU21 7PB, including North West Surrey Short Stay School (Good), Goldsworth Primary School (Good) and The Horsell Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU21 7PB?

The closest station to GU21 7PB is Woking, about 1,136 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU21 7PB?

GU21 7PB 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).

Who represents GU21 7PB (Woking Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Woking covering GU21 7PB is Will Forster (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dale Shaun Roberts (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.