Paddock Way is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5TB 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 Paddock Way, Woking, GU21 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5TD, GU21 5NN, GU21 5TH, GU21 5NR, GU21 5TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 5TB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 5TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 74.8% 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 | 20.9% | 15.7% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.9% | 74.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 30.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 60.9% | 53.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 38.1% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around GU21 5TB this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 60.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.7% | 85.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 80.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 80.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Way was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Paddock Way has the 36th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 150th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Paddock Way, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,666,000 | 2024-09-06 | £1,611,265 |
| 11 Paddock Way, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-06-21 | £894,802 |
| 14 Paddock Way, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-02-04 | £1,194,926 |
| 13 Paddock Way, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £962,000 | 2021-08-11 | £983,935 |
| 11 Paddock Way, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £748,000 | 2015-11-27 | £878,574 |
GU21 5TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU21 5TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument School Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Community Primary School Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 4,449 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 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 2,744 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 | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 2,955 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 | 785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 469 yd | |
| Asda Woking Customer Cafe | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 616 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Woking | 154 Maybury RoadWokingSurrey | 671 yd | |
| Parkview Centre For The Community | ParkviewBlackmore CrescentSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 767 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | CostaUnit 7Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess PH | The Princess Of Wales24 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Shack | Shop32 Maybury HillWokingSurrey | 756 yd | |
| A1 Peri Peri | 202 Walton RoadWokingSurrey | 828 yd | |
| Best Kebab Sheerwater | 55 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 949 yd | |
| New 5 Star | 131 Princess RoadMayburyWokingSurrey | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store | Asda SuperstoreForsyth RoadSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 616 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 4-5Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 831 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Unit 1Lion Retail Park151 Oriental RoadWoking | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Monument Primary Academy ALPHA ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Halstead Preparatory School WOODHAM RISE | 786 yd | |
| Sheerwater Recreation Ground HENNESSY COURT | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Sheerwater Athletics Track Blackmore Crescent | athletics tracks | 930 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.