Badgers Close is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 3JF is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Badgers Close, Woking, GU21 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 7NP, GU21 3HZ, GU21 3JE, GU21 3JB, GU21 3JD, GU21 7PQ, GU21 3HX, GU21 7QL, GU21 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 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 3JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 28.4% | 25.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 58.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 51% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around GU21 3JF this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.3% | 77.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 73.9% | 72.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 73% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 17.6% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 2.9% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badgers Close was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Goldsworth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badgers Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Goldsworth Park and the 99th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Badgers Close, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-11-21 | £267,373 |
| 9 Badgers Close, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2025-11-14 | £161,414 |
| 18 Badgers Close, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-21 | £266,058 |
| 23 Badgers Close, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-29 | £281,798 |
| 20 Badgers Close, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-10-27 | £245,767 |
GU21 3JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth First School Goldsworth Road , GU21 1ND | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sythwood Primary and Nursery School Sythwood , Horsell GU21 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sythwood Primary School Sythwood , Horsell GU21 3AX | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 2,433 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 | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Centre 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | - not rated | 684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 2out of 4 | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead St Andrews School Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cable House School Horsell Rise , GU21 4AY | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks School The Oaks Centre , Mayford Green GU22 0PW | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | CostaUnit 5BGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 962 yd | |
| Andy's Community Cafe - St Andrews Church | St Andrews Church CentreGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woking Lawn Tennis Club | Woking LawnTennis And Croquet ClubPine RoadWokingSurrey | 760 yd | |
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club | Sports PavilionBrewery RoadHorsellWokingSurrey | 909 yd | |
| Woking Squash Rack. Club | Woking Squash Rackets ClubHorsell MoorHorsellWokingSurrey | 909 yd | |
| Fox & Flowerpot PH | The Fox And Flowerpot PhGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 1,026 yd | |
| Rowbarge Public House | The Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsell Fish And Chips | 56 - 58 Well LaneHorsellWokingSurrey | 839 yd | |
| Zia | Zia157 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 960 yd | |
| The Ketch | The Ketch17 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 965 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 965 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Unit 1-3Goldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsworth Primary School BRIDGE BARN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Woking Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club Pine Road | tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Pure Gym (Woking) Arthurs Bridge Wharf | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Woking Squash Rackets Club Horsell Moor | squash courts | 910 yd |
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club ARTHURS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 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 | 20.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.5% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.