Ridsdale Road, Woking, GU21 3BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 3BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	51.1%	47.8%	-3.3%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	48.9%	52.2%	3.3%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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	37.8%	44%	6.2%	37.9%	6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	40.6%	39.4%	-1.2%	44.2%	-4.8%
Separated	3.9%	2.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.7%	9.1%	-2.6%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	4.6%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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 (85.9%) 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	45.3%	41.5%	-3.8%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	42.6%	44.4%	1.8%	33.6%	10.8%
Fair health	10.3%	10.1%	-0.2%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.9%	14.3%	0.4%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	11.4%	-5.8%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	12.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	10.9%	4.8%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	18.3%	6.6%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	32.6%	4.3%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	0%	4.4%	4.4%	1.6%	2.8%
Black African	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.5%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	0.8%	1.6%
White	90.1%	81.1%	-9.0%	81.4%	-0.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.1%	0.9%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Other	4.9%	1.5%	-3.4%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.4% 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	86.5%	75.4%	-11.1%	83.2%	-7.8%
European Union	5.4%	11.6%	6.2%	6.1%	5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	5.8%	5.4%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	1.3%	2.6%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.1%	75.4%	-10.7%	83.2%	-7.8%
10+ Years	0.9%	12.6%	11.7%	9.8%	2.8%
5-10 Years	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	4%	7.7%	3.7%	2.2%	5.5%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	2.4%	-4.3%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	3.4%	0.6%	2.8%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	4.4%	0.9%	3.5%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Ridsdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridsdale Road was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Goldsworth Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ridsdale Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Goldsworth Park and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GU21 3BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridsdale Road are based on 59 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woking.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ridsdale Road, Woking, GU21 3BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU21 3BU

Average Price
£380,710

Semi-Detached
£405,754

Terraced
£377,820

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridsdale Road

Average Price
£386,605

Semi-Detached
£410,991

Terraced
£383,844

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridsdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Ridsdale Road, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-03-06	£261,826
27 Ridsdale Road, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-09-18	£297,706
26 Ridsdale Road, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-06-30	£314,125
19 Ridsdale Road, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£379,000	2022-12-19	£370,030
9 Ridsdale Road, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-07-01	£427,591

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU21 3BU

Employment

GU21 3BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	26
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sythwood Primary School Sythwood , Horsell GU21 3AX	3out of 4	492 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL	4out of 4	805 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ	4out of 4	1,104 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,449 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ	3out of 4	1,549 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH	4out of 4	2,612 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL	4out of 4	3,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF	3out of 4	5,033 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL	- not rated	3,160 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,203 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW	- not rated	1,414 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT	- not rated	2,677 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE	- not rated	2,902 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN	4out of 4	2,991 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	CostaUnit 5BGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey	477 yd
Andy's Community Cafe - St Andrews Church	St Andrews Church CentreGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey	549 yd
The Horsell Kitchen Ltd	The Horsell Kitchen80 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	906 yd
Cafe Primo	88 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	911 yd
Deli Class	Unit 3Maple Court94 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fox & Flowerpot PH	The Fox And Flowerpot PhGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey	549 yd
Woking And Horsell Cricket Club	Sports PavilionBrewery RoadHorsellWokingSurrey	913 yd
Woking Squash Rack. Club	Woking Squash Rackets ClubHorsell MoorHorsellWokingSurrey	913 yd
The Cricketers Public House	The Cricketers Public HouseHorsell BirchHorsellWokingSurrey	939 yd
Rowbarge Public House	The Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey	1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horsell Fish And Chips	56 - 58 Well LaneHorsellWokingSurrey	606 yd
Masala Spice	Masala SpiceUnit 196 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	926 yd
China Chef	China ChefUnit 2Maple Court94 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	926 yd
Heater & Sons	103 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	952 yd
The Ketch	The Ketch17 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey	1,043 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose Limited	Unit 1-3Goldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey		549 yd
Co-op	90 - 92 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey		916 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sythwood Primary School SYTHWOOD	grass pitches, tennis courts	475 yd
Goldsworth Primary School BRIDGE BARN LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	659 yd
Pure Gym (Woking) Arthurs Bridge Wharf	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	891 yd
Woking Squash Rackets Club Horsell Moor	squash courts	914 yd
Woking And Horsell Cricket Club ARTHURS BRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	982 yd
Horsell C Of E Junior School MEADWAY DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	167.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GU21 3BU