Albert Drive is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5QY 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 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5QZ, GU21 5PY, GU21 5QX, GU21 5RA, GU21 5PW, GU21 5RB, GU21 5PN, GU21 5PJ, GU21 5PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 5QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 34.3% | 35.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 52.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 41.3% | 50.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 36.6% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.2% | 26% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 27.5% | 39.3% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 36.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 62.5% | 44.6% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 73.6% | 60.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 25.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 60.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 22.4% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 5.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 43% | 6.5% | 36.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Drive was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 75th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-10-17 | £354,836 |
| 135 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2025-07-04 | £425,730 |
| 119 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-02-11 | £373,408 |
| 163 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2024-09-23 | £447,168 |
| 155 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2019-10-11 | £420,544 |
GU21 5QY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmere Community Primary School Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument School Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 5,357 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 | 660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 3,191 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 | 3,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School 143 Old Woking Road , Pyrford GU22 8PD | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SJ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Cafe | 39 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 257 yd | |
| Body Mind And Soul Food | St Michaels Shared ChurchDartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 258 yd | |
| Parkview Centre For The Community | ParkviewBlackmore CrescentSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 393 yd | |
| Asda Woking Customer Cafe | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 403 yd | |
| Alpha Fry Ltd | Unit 2Genesis Business ParkSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Sheerwater | 55 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 275 yd | |
| New 5 Star | 131 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheerwater Recreation Ground HENNESSY COURT | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Sheerwater Athletics Track Blackmore Crescent | athletics tracks | 549 yd |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| New Monument Primary Academy ALPHA ROAD | grass pitches | 798 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.