Sunnyside is in Knaphill, Woking and in Woking district. GU21 2RF 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 Sunnyside, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 2RE, GU21 2RW, GU21 2TR, GU21 2RN, GU21 2RR, GU21 2SE, GU21 2RS, GU21 2RL, GU21 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 32.4% | 31.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 20.3% | 16.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 39.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 82.4% | 80.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 86.8% | 82.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 85.2% | 82.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.8% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Heathlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heathlands and the 147th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Sunnyside, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2014-11-17 | £178,193 |
| 5 Sunnyside, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-08-14 | £173,687 |
| 5 Sunnyside, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,500 | 2014-05-09 | £129,195 |
| 8 Sunnyside, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2004-03-29 | £126,230 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookwood Primary School Connaught Road , Brookwood GU24 0HF | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bisley CofE Primary School Hawthorn Way , Bisley GU24 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Academy 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 | 2,275 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 773 yd | |
| Valentino's Coffee Juice Bar | 23 - 29 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 920 yd | |
| The Grand Taj | 17 - 19 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 955 yd | |
| West Hill Golf Club Ltd | West Hill Golf ClubBagshot RoadWokingSurrey | 975 yd | |
| Radley's Cafe | Unit 12JLansbury Estate102 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Farm Sports Pavillion | Brookwood Farm PavilionBrookwood Farm DriveWokingSurrey | 291 yd | |
| Nags Head Inn | The Nags HeadBagshot RoadWokingSurrey | 330 yd | |
| The Garibaldi | The Garibaldi134 - 136 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 719 yd | |
| Knaphill Football Club | Pavilion At Brookwood Country ParkRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 757 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown Public House33 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn | 50 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 943 yd | |
| 21 Way Burger | 21 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 948 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 8 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 960 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza15 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 964 yd | |
| Ozzy's Fish And Chips | 40 High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | J Sainsbury SupermarketRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 130 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Farm Park RAYNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Brookwood Recreation Ground BROAD OAK BROAD OAK THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Brookwood Country Park QUEENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| West Hill Golf Club BAGSHOT ROAD | golf | 974 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.