Monument Way West is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5EN 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 Monument Way West, Woking, GU21 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5DH, GU21 5BX, GU21 5ED, GU21 5EB, GU21 5HN, GU21 5EL, GU21 5BU, GU21 5HW, GU21 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 5EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 47.1% | 41.2% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 46.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 49.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.3% | 24.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 25.3% | 30.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 27.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 16.6% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 15.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 45.2% | 41.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 16% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.8% | 28% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 22.6% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 6.5% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 36.2% | 6.5% | 29.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monument Way West was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monument Way West has the 33rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 80th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot 2 Monument Bridge Industrial Estate, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2019-12-19 | £722,605 |
| Monument House Monument Way West, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £2,560,000 | 2017-12-14 | £2,565,350 |
GU21 5EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,552 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 2,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri Woking | 154 Maybury RoadWokingSurrey | 355 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | CostaUnit 7Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 462 yd | |
| Shah Jahan Mosque Kitchen | Shah Jehan MosqueOriental RoadWokingSurrey | 682 yd | |
| Alpha Fry Ltd | Unit 2Genesis Business ParkSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 803 yd | |
| The Flying Bean Cafe | Ground Floor68 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess PH | The Princess Of Wales24 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 588 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoons | Wetherspoons51 - 57 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Peri Peri | 202 Walton RoadWokingSurrey | 297 yd | |
| Rooster Shack | Shop32 Maybury HillWokingSurrey | 474 yd | |
| Chaiguyzz | 84 - 86 Walton RoadWokingSurrey | 578 yd | |
| Eat Out | 87 Walton RoadWokingSurrey | 637 yd | |
| Chilli Spice | 58 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 4-5Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 462 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Unit 1Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWoking | 482 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Preparatory School WOODHAM RISE | 556 yd | |
| Woking Homes ORIENTAL ROAD | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| New Monument Primary Academy ALPHA ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| The Park School ONSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Woking) 51A-57A 51A-57A CHERTSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
| Wheatsheaf CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.