Albert Drive is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5LA 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 Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5LB, GU21 5LF, GU21 5NR, GU21 5RP, GU21 5LD, GU21 5LE, GU21 5SB, GU21 5NP, GU21 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 5LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 32.8% | 37.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 47.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.8% | 24.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 9% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 18.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 25.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 35% | 37.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 34.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 52.5% | 43.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 75.7% | 63% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 18.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 62.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 22.2% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 6.5% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 40.2% | 6.5% | 33.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Drive was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 63rd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-01 | £377,359 |
| 25 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-18 | £372,456 |
| 31 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-07-17 | £438,251 |
| 39 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2015-01-05 | £222,198 |
| 45 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-01-10 | £415,738 |
GU21 5LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5LA 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument School Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Community Primary School Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC First School Pembroke Road , GU22 7DY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 2,781 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 | 2,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 2,979 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 | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School 143 Old Woking Road , Pyrford GU22 8PD | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Fry Ltd | Unit 2Genesis Business ParkSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 154 yd | |
| Asda Woking Customer Cafe | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 214 yd | |
| Parkview Centre For The Community | ParkviewBlackmore CrescentSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 566 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | 39 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 626 yd | |
| Body Mind And Soul Food | St Michaels Shared ChurchDartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess PH | The Princess Of Wales24 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Sheerwater | 55 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 674 yd | |
| New 5 Star | 131 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 763 yd | |
| Rooster Shack | Shop32 Maybury HillWokingSurrey | 806 yd | |
| A1 Peri Peri | 202 Walton RoadWokingSurrey | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 214 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 4-5Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 918 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Unit 1Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWoking | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Monument Primary Academy ALPHA ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Sheerwater Recreation Ground HENNESSY COURT | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Sheerwater Athletics Track Blackmore Crescent | athletics tracks | 774 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 | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.