Paddocks Mead is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 3QW is located in the Goldsworth Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddocks Mead, Woking, GU21 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 3QP, GU21 3RP, GU21 3RH, GU21 3RJ, GU21 3RE, GU21 3QN, GU21 3QY, GU21 3RL, GU21 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 3QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52.8% | 48.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.7% | 39.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 40.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 50.6% | 44.3% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 40.1% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 18.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 31.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 80.8% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 85.4% | 82.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 82.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddocks Mead was 88.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% higher than the Goldsworth Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddocks Mead has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Goldsworth Park and the 70th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paddocks Mead, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2026-02-27 | £406,000 |
| 18 Paddocks Mead, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-01 | £353,676 |
| 7 Paddocks Mead, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-31 | £355,109 |
| 13 Paddocks Mead, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-21 | £349,646 |
| 8 Paddocks Mead, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-02-22 | £365,251 |
GU21 3QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Community Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County First School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 4,197 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 | 1,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | - not rated | 4,087 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 | 4,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School Redding Way , Knaphill GU21 2QS | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flexlands School Station Road , Chobham GU24 8AG | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Halstead St Andrews School Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Centre 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 2out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dianthus Trading Company | Dianthus BuildingWishbone WayWokingSurrey | 543 yd | |
| Woking Hockey Club | Woking Hockey Club PavilionWishbone WayWokingSurrey | 610 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre | Squires Garden CentreLittlewick RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 618 yd | |
| Knaphill Cafe | 8 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public HouseAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 7 Creswell CornerAnchor HillKnaphillWokingSurrey | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Primary School KIRKLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Goldsworth Park BLENCARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Woking Hockey Club Wishbone Way | artificial grass pitch | 771 yd |
| Waterers Park BARLEY MOW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.