Hillside Close is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2HR is located in the Knaphill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Close, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2AA, GU21 2NN, GU21 2HG, GU21 2HP, GU21 2EG, GU21 2HF, GU21 2ER, GU21 2DA, GU21 2HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 2HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU21 2HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 51.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 51.7% | 47.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 9.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 37.8% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 82.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 88.8% | 85.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 85.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Close was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Knaphill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Knaphill and the 111th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Hillside Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2025-09-26 | £412,500 |
| 22 Hillside Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £463,750 | 2025-04-08 | £454,576 |
| 24 Hillside Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-11-01 | £472,383 |
| 19 Hillside Close, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-15 | £396,691 |
| 4 Hillside Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-30 | £429,596 |
GU21 2HR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 950 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 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Taste | 10 - 12 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 139 yd | |
| Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery | 5 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 208 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 9 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 221 yd | |
| Knaphill Cafe | 8 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 239 yd | |
| Cafe 68 | 14 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 373 yd | |
| Knaphill Working Mens Club | 2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 392 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 419 yd | |
| The Surrey PH | The SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 815 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Take Away | 14 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 132 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 10 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 212 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 7 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 239 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Co | 22 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 300 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill24 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 287 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Brookwood Country Park QUEENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.