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Bloomfield Close is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2BL is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Bloomfield Close, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2BX, GU21 2BY, GU21 2BW, GU21 2BP, GU21 2BN, GU21 2AR, GU21 2AP, GU21 2NB, GU21 8AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.4%50.3%-5.1% 51.0% -0.7%
Male44.6%49.7%5.1% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.1%34.1%-4.0% 37.9% -3.8%
Married: Opposite sex43%48.9%5.9% 44.2% 4.7%
Separated4.9%3.1%-1.8% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced12.1%10.3%-1.8% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed1.8%3.6%1.8% 6.1% -2.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.6%51.1%-7.5% 48.4% 2.7%
Good health32.3%34.2%1.9% 33.6% 0.6%
Fair health6.7%12.5%5.8% 12.7% -0.2%
Bad health2.1%1.9%-0.2% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.4%0.3%-0.1% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around GU21 2BL this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9%9%0.0% 18.2% -9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.9%11.2%-6.7% 9.6% 1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.5%15.2%1.7% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship1.3%5.8%4.5% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17%21.1%4.1% 16.9% 4.2%
Degree or Similar36.3%37.7%1.4% 33.8% 3.9%
Other4.9%0%-4.9% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.6%1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
Chinese0%0.6%0.6% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian2.5%2.3%-0.2% 3.1% -0.8%
Pakistani1.1%0.6%-0.5% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian1.1%1%-0.1% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%1.3%0.9% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0%-1.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%0.6%-0.1% 0.8% -0.2%
White89.5%90%0.5% 81.4% 8.6%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab1.4%0%-1.4% 0.6% -0.6%
Other1.4%1.3%-0.1% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.1%84.5%-4.6% 83.2% 1.3%
European Union4.9%6.8%1.9% 6.1% 0.7%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.4%2.6%1.2% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia3.5%5.5%2.0% 5.6% -0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.3%84%-2.3% 83.2% 0.8%
10+ Years0%10.9%10.9% 9.8% 1.1%
5-10 Years0.7%2.6%1.9% 2.9% -0.3%
2-5 Years4.6%1.6%-3.0% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years8.4%1%-7.4% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.9% 76.7% 4.2%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held11% 13.5% -2.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.7% 37.2% 11.5%
Christian39.7% 46.2% -6.5%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Bloomfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloomfield Close was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% higher than the Heathlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bloomfield Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heathlands and the 79th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU21 2BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bloomfield Close are based on 222 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woking.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bloomfield Close, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU21 2BL

Average Price
£435,803
Semi-Detached
£444,237
Terraced
£394,296
Detached
£477,735
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bloomfield Close

Average Price
£426,459
Semi-Detached
£434,896
Terraced
£400,766
Detached
£456,912
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bloomfield CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Bloomfield Close, Woking, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002025-10-13 £414,870
33 Bloomfield Close, Woking, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002025-04-28 £342,523
49 Bloomfield Close, Woking, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£367,5002025-02-25 £361,125
34 Bloomfield Close, Woking, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002024-11-15 £341,836
13 Bloomfield Close, Woking, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£403,0002024-11-08 £383,848
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU21 2BL

Employment

GU21 2BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee97
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed27
Retired27
Looking after home or family14
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Other1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security21
Education17
Other16
Human health and social work activities15
Information and communication14
Manufacturing13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Construction10
Transport and storage9
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's Primary School
Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS
3out of 4 244 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Primary School
Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS
- not rated 244 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU
4out of 4 812 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU
- not rated 812 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Beaufort Community Primary School
Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG
- not rated 820 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beaufort County Middle School
Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG
- not rated 838 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Goldsworth Middle School
Kingsway , GU21 1NT
- not rated 2,664 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hoefield County Middle School
Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR
- not rated 3,586 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Dunstan's RC Middle School
Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX
- not rated 4,395 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL
3out of 4 596 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woking High School
Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ
- not rated 2,942 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woking High School
Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ
3out of 4 2,942 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hoe Valley School
Egley Road , GU22 0NH
- not rated 3,301 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL
- not rated 4,398 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woking College
Rydens Way , GU22 9DL
- not rated 4,488 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woking College
Rydens Way , GU22 9DL
- not rated 4,488 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadows School
Redding Way , Knaphill GU21 2QS
- not rated 840 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Kingsway Centre
45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT
- not rated 2,577 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West Surrey Short Stay School
45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT
2out of 4 2,664 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Halstead St Andrews School
Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW
- not rated 2,911 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Flexlands School
Station Road , Chobham GU24 8AG
- not rated 3,357 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barista Training CafeWinston Churchill SchoolHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey594 yd
Asiana RestaurantAsiana114 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey594 yd
Knaphill Cafe8 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey717 yd
Eastern Taste10 - 12 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey747 yd
Fired Frog Pottery CafeFired Frog1 - 3 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey781 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Surrey PHThe SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey649 yd
The Royal OakThe Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey696 yd
Knaphill Working Mens Club2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey985 yd
The Crown Public HouseThe Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey993 yd
Rowbarge Public HouseThe Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey1,004 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Molly's Fish & Chips104A Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey585 yd
Out To Lunch108 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey592 yd
New Lucky Chinese Takeaway116 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey612 yd
Chop Suey House7 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey717 yd
Peking Take Away14 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey737 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op Foodmarket1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey222 yd
TescoTesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey894 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St John'S Primary School
ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool241 yd
Winston Churchill School Sports Centre
HERMITAGE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts593 yd
Waterers Park
BARLEY MOW LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts814 yd
Beaufort Primary School
KIRKLAND AVENUE
grass pitches817 yd
Vyne Fields
FLORENCE WAY
grass pitches924 yd
St Johns Lye
CAROLYN CLOSE
grass pitches979 yd
Hermitage School
Oakwood Road
grass pitches998 yd
Brookwood Country Park
QUEENSWOOD ROAD
grass pitches1,059 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed64.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed129.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.