Barnby Road is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2NL 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 Barnby Road, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2NJ, GU21 2JQ, GU21 2NR, GU21 2JG, GU21 2JE, GU21 2JF, GU21 2JD, GU21 2JH, GU21 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 2NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU21 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 43.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 39.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43% | 42.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 37.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.9% | 81.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.3% | 77.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 77.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnby Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Knaphill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnby Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Knaphill and the 90th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Barnby Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2024-11-08 | £404,541 |
| 2 Barnby Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £389,000 | 2022-02-11 | £410,980 |
| 8 Barnby Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-01-31 | £374,261 |
| 9 Barnby Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-12-03 | £440,798 |
| 6 Barnby Road, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2020-10-12 | £415,052 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 1,181 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 | 1,202 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 | 1,321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 5,079 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 | 5,181 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 | 3,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 111 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 10 - 12 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 359 yd | |
| Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery | 5 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 427 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 9 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 432 yd | |
| Cafe 68 | 14 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 133 yd | |
| Knaphill Working Mens Club | 2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 589 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 629 yd | |
| The Surrey PH | The SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 988 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 7 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 111 yd | |
| Peking Take Away | 14 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 355 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 10 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 429 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Co | 22 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 515 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill24 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 479 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 198 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Beaufort Primary School KIRKLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 957 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.