Henslow Way is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5RA 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 Henslow Way, Woking, GU21 5RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5RB, GU21 5PZ, GU21 5PW, GU21 5PN, GU21 5PY, GU21 5QY, GU21 5QZ, GU21 5PJ, GU21 5RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 5RA 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 5RA 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 Henslow Way was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henslow Way has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 74th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Henslow Way, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-03-25 | £457,627 |
| 1 Henslow Way, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-03-27 | £367,944 |
| 16 Henslow Way, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-10-12 | £380,769 |
| 9 Henslow Way, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-03-20 | £463,084 |
| 2 Henslow Way, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-12-22 | £299,822 |
GU21 5RA 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 Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Church of England Primary School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee High School School Lane , KT15 1TE | 3out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,534 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 | 1,699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Mind And Soul Food | St Michaels Shared ChurchDartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 163 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | 39 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 215 yd | |
| Parkview Centre For The Community | ParkviewBlackmore CrescentSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 396 yd | |
| Asda Woking Customer Cafe | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 558 yd | |
| Alpha Fry Ltd | Unit 2Genesis Business ParkSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Sheerwater | 55 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 202 yd | |
| New 5 Star | 131 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheerwater Athletics Track Blackmore Crescent | athletics tracks | 493 yd |
| Sheerwater Recreation Ground HENNESSY COURT | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| New Monument Primary Academy ALPHA ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.