The Broadway is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5AP 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 Broadway, Woking, GU21 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5AB, GU21 6HX, GU21 5AJ, GU21 6HW, GU21 6BD, GU21 5AS, GU22 7AH, GU21 6HN, GU21 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU21 5AP is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 39.9% | 45.9% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 60.1% | 54.1% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 60.4% | 64% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 23.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 50.4% | 53.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 36.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 45% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 17.8% | 1.4% | -16.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 68.1% | 60.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, just 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.7% | 45.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| European Union | 22.6% | 30.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 24.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 14.1% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 14.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 1215.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 732.3% higher than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broadway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 2nd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 627.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Broadway, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-04-18 | £610,452 |
| 18 The Broadway, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-18 | £482,454 |
| 8 The Broadway, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2022-05-06 | £444,054 |
| Galaxy House The Broadway, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-05-26 | £123,476 |
| 3 The Broadway, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-05-08 | £210,939 |
The percentage of student residents living in GU21 5AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Other | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,166 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 | 3,451 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 | 1,762 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Beirut | 14 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 8 yd | |
| Cafe Class | Basement14 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 8 yd | |
| China Dragon | 15 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 16 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 19 - 21 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 39 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 11 - 17 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce | 5 - 7 Chobham RoadWokingSurrey | 92 yd | |
| The Junction Tap | The Junction Tap43 - 47 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 101 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoons | Wetherspoons51 - 57 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 133 yd | |
| O'Neill's | O NielsCrown SquareChobham RoadWokingSurrey | 146 yd | |
| Cellar Magnifique | 3 Church PathWokingSurrey | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 8 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 24 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 18 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 40 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | Instanbul Grill5 The BroadwayWokingSurrey | 41 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 50 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab18 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food | Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 - 33 Commercial WayWokingSurrey | 238 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 15 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 303 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 1,016 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Woking) 51A-57A 51A-57A CHERTSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| The Park School ONSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Wheatsheaf CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Woking Homes ORIENTAL ROAD | swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Wishel Lawn Tennis Club FIRCROFT CLOSE | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.