Postcode report
Is GU22 9AZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU22 9AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU22 9AZ is a postcode in Hoe Valley, Woking, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU22 9AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU22 9AZ are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 GU22 9AZ is based on Woking 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,292 residents, 2,402 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 22% 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 GU22 9AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £465k from 78 rolling sales, up 8.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU22 9AZ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU22 9AZ 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 GU22 9AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 HMO licences 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 GU22 9AZ
Is GU22 9AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% 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 GU22 9AZ?
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 GU22 9AZ?
7 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 GU22 9AZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU22 9AZ?
LocaleIQ matched GU22 9AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU22 9AZ?
The latest median sold price is £465k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU22 9AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 HMO licences in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.