Barley Mow Lane is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2HX 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 Barley Mow Lane, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2HT, GU21 2HU, GU21 2JA, GU21 2HS, GU21 2JD, GU21 2HW, GU21 2JE, GU21 2JF, GU21 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU21 2HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 45.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 55.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 13.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 86.3% | 85.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 85.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Mow Lane was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Knaphill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Mow Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Knaphill and the 101st lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tregenna Barley Mow Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-04-07 | £524,145 |
| Blue Mist Barley Mow Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2009-07-14 | £481,108 |
GU21 2HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
GU21 2HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | 3out of 4 | 1,294 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 5,396 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 | 3,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaphill Cafe | 8 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 105 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 10 - 12 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 311 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 9 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 352 yd | |
| Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery | 5 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 359 yd | |
| Cafe 68 | 14 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 236 yd | |
| Knaphill Working Mens Club | 2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 467 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 517 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 7 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 105 yd | |
| Peking Take Away | 14 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 313 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 10 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 358 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Co | 22 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 426 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill24 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 367 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 78 yd |
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Chobham Golf Club CHOBHAM ROAD | golf | 1,033 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.