Horsell Birch, Woking, GU21 4XB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU21 4XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	52.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	47.6%	47.9%	0.3%	49.0%	-1.1%

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 vicinity of GU21 4XB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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	17.8%	20.4%	2.6%	37.9%	-17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	51.5%	-2.9%	44.2%	7.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.9%	9.6%	0.7%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	17.2%	16.8%	-0.4%	6.1%	10.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.2%	38.2%	4.0%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	47.1%	40.9%	-6.2%	33.6%	7.3%
Fair health	13.4%	18.3%	4.9%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	4.3%	2.2%	-2.1%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.7%

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	26.6%	18.9%	-7.7%	18.2%	0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	11%	-0.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	9.1%	-3.9%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	9.1%	5.5%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	14.6%	2.8%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	36.6%	7.0%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	4.1%	0.6%	-3.5%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	0.8%	1.9%
White	97.3%	90.4%	-6.9%	81.4%	9.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84% 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	87.7%	84%	-3.7%	83.2%	0.8%
European Union	7%	10.6%	3.6%	6.1%	4.5%
Africa	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	2.7%	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	84%	-2.6%	83.2%	0.8%
10+ Years	3.7%	9%	5.3%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	1.6%	4.3%	2.7%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	7.5%	0.5%	-7.0%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Italy	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.7%	37.2%	-16.5%
Christian	64.9%	46.2%	18.7%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Horsell Birch Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsell Birch was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Horsell Birch has the 22nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 53rd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£81,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU21 4XB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Horsell Birch are based on 30 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 Horsell Birch, Woking, GU21 4XB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU21 4XB

Average Price
£1,355,043

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,355,043

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horsell Birch

Average Price
£766,920

Semi-Detached
£728,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£771,185

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horsell BirchStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3-4 Birch Cottages Horsell Birch, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£785,000	2007-09-26	£1,304,705

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU21 4XB

Employment

GU21 4XB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.

GU21 4XB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU21 4XB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	13
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Other	4
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Construction	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate 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	447 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA	3out of 4	744 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ	4out of 4	1,096 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufort Primary School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG	3out of 4	1,171 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL	4out of 4	1,450 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL	3out of 4	2,108 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH	4out of 4	3,497 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL	4out of 4	3,516 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF	3out of 4	4,702 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	3,686 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,210 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT	3out of 4	1,753 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE	- not rated	2,583 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT	- not rated	2,839 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE	2out of 4	3,210 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Horsell Kitchen Ltd	The Horsell Kitchen80 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	665 yd
Beijing Restaurant	Beijing95 - 99 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	669 yd
Cafe Primo	88 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	689 yd
Balaka	105 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	712 yd
Squisito	Squisito Food Ltd109A High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	737 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cricketers Public House	The Cricketers Public HouseHorsell BirchHorsellWokingSurrey	3 yd
Crown Public House	Crown Inn Public House104 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	896 yd
Horsell Bowling Club	Horsell Bowling ClubQueen Elizabeth GardensHigh StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	899 yd
The Red Lion	Red Lion Public House123 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	942 yd
The Plough Inn - Thai Dee	The Plough Public House50 CheapsideHorsellWokingSurrey	972 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heater & Sons	103 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	702 yd
China Chef	China ChefUnit 2Maple Court94 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	750 yd
Masala Spice	Masala SpiceUnit 196 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey	750 yd
Horsell Fish And Chips	56 - 58 Well LaneHorsellWokingSurrey	920 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	90 - 92 High StreetHorsellWokingSurrey		715 yd
Waitrose Limited	Unit 1-3Goldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey		1,073 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sythwood Primary School SYTHWOOD	grass pitches, tennis courts	470 yd
Horsell C Of E Junior School MEADWAY DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	633 yd
Woking Hockey Club Wishbone Way	artificial grass pitch	708 yd
Goldsworth Park BLENCARN CLOSE	grass pitches	922 yd
Woking High School MORTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	957 yd
St Andrew'S School Woking CHURCH HILL HOUSE CHURCH HILL HOUSE WILSON WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	16.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU21 4XB