Postcode report
Is GU22 9QJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU22 9QJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU22 9QJ 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 9QJ, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU22 9QJ are local prosperity and health, while property market signals 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 9QJ is based on Woking 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,267 residents, 401 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 5% 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 10/10.
For property prices near GU22 9QJ, 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 9QJ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 9 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 9QJ 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 9QJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 HMO licences, 1 street-disruption record 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 9QJ
Is GU22 9QJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 9QJ?
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 9QJ?
6 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 9QJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU22 9QJ?
LocaleIQ matched GU22 9QJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU22 9QJ?
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 9QJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 HMO licences, 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.