Barton Close is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2FD is located in the Knaphill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barton Close, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2DU, GU21 2FE, GU21 2DT, GU21 2BA, GU21 2RA, GU21 2RB, GU21 2FB, GU21 2RH, GU21 2TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU21 2FD is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 44.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 55.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 40.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 37.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 40.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2FD this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 30.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.3% | 74.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 82.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 81.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Close was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Knaphill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barton Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Knaphill and the 42nd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Barton Close, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-05-23 | £557,252 |
| 26 Barton Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-02-16 | £482,924 |
| 31 Barton Close, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £505,500 | 2021-01-06 | £554,203 |
| 26 Barton Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-19 | £469,112 |
| 32 Barton Close, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-12-03 | £108,791 |
GU21 2FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaktree School Gorsewood Road , St John's GU21 8WT | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vyne | The Vyne45 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 86 yd | |
| Valentino's Coffee Juice Bar | 23 - 29 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 231 yd | |
| The Grand Taj | 17 - 19 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 265 yd | |
| Cafe 68 | 14 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 447 yd | |
| Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery | 5 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 312 yd | |
| Knaphill Working Mens Club | 2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 367 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 404 yd | |
| Knaphill Football Club | Pavilion At Brookwood Country ParkRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 477 yd | |
| The Surrey PH | The SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Way Burger | 21 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 259 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 50 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 271 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza15 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 274 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 8 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 277 yd | |
| Ozzy's Fish And Chips | 40 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 454 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury SupermarketRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 598 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Brookwood Country Park QUEENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Brookwood Farm Park RAYNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.