The Grove is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 4AE is located in the Canalside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Woking, GU21 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 4AB, GU21 4AJ, GU21 4AA, GU21 6DF, GU21 4AL, GU21 4AF, GU21 6DR, GU21 6AW, GU21 6AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 4AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.5% | 4.8% | 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 | 29.3% | 31.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 60.2% | 59.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 27.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around GU21 4AE this area, 6.7% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 56.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.4% | 84.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 82% | 70.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 70.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Grove has the 38th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 114th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Grove, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2024-09-30 | £871,371 |
| 24 The Grove, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-09-28 | £726,203 |
| 6 The Grove, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £853,000 | 2017-12-20 | £955,639 |
| 3 The Grove, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2017-06-30 | £990,654 |
| 1A The Grove, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2014-10-14 | £804,803 |
GU21 4AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
GU21 4AE 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,233 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Cafe & Kitchen | The LightboxChobham RoadWokingSurrey | 94 yd | |
| Frying Pan | 2 Christchurch WayWokingSurrey | 233 yd | |
| The Flying Bean Cafe | Ground Floor68 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 281 yd | |
| Brazil Tropical | 56 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 293 yd | |
| Kusina Filipina Ltd | Unit 4Cleary CourtChurch Street EastWokingSurrey | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Ember Inns | The WheatsheafChobham RoadWokingSurrey | 143 yd | |
| O'Neill's | O NielsCrown SquareChobham RoadWokingSurrey | 326 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoons | Wetherspoons51 - 57 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 375 yd | |
| The Junction Tap | The Junction Tap43 - 47 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 383 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 5 - 7 Chobham RoadWokingSurrey | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Spice | 58 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 290 yd | |
| KFC | Kiosk 4 Level 1 Peacocks CentreVictoria WayWokingSurrey | 409 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab18 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 433 yd | |
| El Sombrero | Unit F1 Lower ConcoursePeacocks CentreVictoria WayWokingSurrey | 437 yd | |
| Bep Viet | Kiosk 4Market WalkWokingSurrey | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 15 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 - 33 Commercial WayWokingSurrey | 507 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Woking) 51A-57A 51A-57A CHERTSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Woking Homes ORIENTAL ROAD | swimming pool | 804 yd |
| The Park School ONSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| St Andrew'S School Woking CHURCH HILL HOUSE CHURCH HILL HOUSE WILSON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Halstead Preparatory School WOODHAM RISE | 1,002 yd | |
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club ARTHURS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 238.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.