Postcode report
Is GU21 5GR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GU21 5GR: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU21 5GR is a postcode in Canalside, Woking, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU21 5GR, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU21 5GR are schools and education and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU21 5GR is based on Woking 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,655 residents, 6,220 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near GU21 5GR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £450k from 136 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU21 5GR can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 7 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU21 5GR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU21 5GR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 36 HMO licences, 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GU21 5GR
Is GU21 5GR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU21 5GR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU21 5GR?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GU21 5GR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for GU21 5GR?
LocaleIQ matched GU21 5GR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU21 5GR?
The latest median sold price is £450k based on 136 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU21 5GR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 36 HMO licences, 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.