Anchor Crescent is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2PD 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 Anchor Crescent, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2EJ, GU21 2EF, GU21 2PG, GU21 2ER, GU21 2DZ, GU21 2EG, GU21 2DA, GU21 2EB, GU21 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 2PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.5% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.5% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 40.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81% | 82.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 72.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 72.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Crescent was 305.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.2% higher than the Knaphill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Anchor Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Knaphill and the 8th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Anchor Crescent, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-24 | £271,322 |
| 11 Anchor Crescent, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-07 | £236,790 |
| 7 Anchor Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-06-06 | £278,642 |
| Knaphill Studio, 9 Anchor Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-03-18 | £465,385 |
| 5 Anchor Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-06-06 | £283,532 |
GU21 2PD 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaktree School Gorsewood Road , St John's GU21 8WT | 4out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 5,329 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 | 5,417 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery | 5 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 1 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 9 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 22 yd | |
| Cafe 68 | 14 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 43 yd | |
| Eastern Taste | 10 - 12 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 71 yd | |
| The Grand Taj | 17 - 19 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaphill Working Mens Club | 2 Highclere RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 186 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 210 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 535 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 653 yd | |
| Knaphill Football Club | Pavilion At Brookwood Country ParkRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 10 Anchor CrescentKnaphillWokingSurrey | 5 yd | |
| Peking Take Away | 14 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 78 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Co | 22 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 91 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill24 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 94 yd | |
| Knaphill Fish Bar | 27 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express15 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 94 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 666 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury SupermarketRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Brookwood Country Park QUEENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 933 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.