50,243TOTAL POPULATION
19,856HOUSEHOLDS
4.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£58,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU21 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU21)

The GU21 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 2069 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the GU21 postcode area, including Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking, Yateley which come under the local authority of the Woking Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in GU21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GU21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


GU21 postcode is located in the Guildford district of Surrey, UK. It covers the villages of Addlestone, Knaphill, Mayford, Pirbright, Sheerwater, and part of Woking and West Byfleet. This postcode consists of mostly residential housing, but also encompasses more rural areas with some commercial activity.

Relating to residents, GU21 includes a population of about 24,000 people, and on average, the people living in the postcode have an income that is slightly higher than the national average. The population is a mix of young and old people, with about 18.5% of people aged between 0-19 and 15.8% aged 65 and over. In terms of ethnicity, 93.3% of residents identify as White British.

In terms of transport connections, there are trains serving stations in the postcode that connect to other destinations across London. Bus services also run through GU21, and there are good links to major roads including the M25 and the A3.

When it comes to education, GU21 postcode contains a mix of top universities, primary and secondary schools, each with different levels of academic performance. At secondary level, several of the local schools are some of the best in the country, such as the Royal Alexandra and Albert school. In addition, Sheerwater village is home to Woking College, a special college specialising in educational resources for students with disabilities.

The area has a number of leisure activities such as fitness centres, golf courses, parks, and other outdoor sport opportunities. Knaphill Recreation Ground is one of the major parks in the GU21 postcode, and offers activities such as football, cricket, tennis and more. There are also several shopping areas in the area such as Knaphill parade and Addlestone Town Centre.

Additionally, it is well known for its plethora of pubs and nightlife spots, with The Victoria Inn, The Mayford Arms and The Green Man being popular spots in the area. As well as pubs, visitors and residents can take advantage of the local gastropubs and other eateries.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in GU21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 74%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

74% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU21Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

GU21 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU21
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameWoking 006
LSOA NameWoking 006A
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWoking
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

GU21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bisley
Brook Place
Burrowhill
Castle Green
Chobham
Horsell
Horsell Birch
Knaphill
Maybury
Miles Green
Mimbridge
Ottershaw
Pyrford
Rowhill
Sheerwater
Stanners Hill
Stonehill
Whitfield Court
Woking
Browse Postcodes in GU21

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (GU) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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