Albert Drive is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 5TU 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 5TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 5TX, KT15 3QP, GU21 5RJ, KT14 6AG, KT15 3QL, KT14 6AQ, GU21 5TS, GU21 5TR, KT14 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 5TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 48.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.6% | 19.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 16.1% | 32.9% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 30.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 71% | 53% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 77.2% | 72.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 16.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 72.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 1.9% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Drive was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 109th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-11-30 | £477,601 |
| 335 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-10-05 | £487,290 |
| 289 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-03-17 | £495,812 |
| 329 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-30 | £675,505 |
| 291 Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-03-04 | £557,242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| 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 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmere Primary Academy Devonshire Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5QE | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School Old Woking Road , KT14 6HS | - not rated | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Byfleet Infant School Camphill Road , KT14 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 4,723 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 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook School Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee High School School Lane , KT15 1TE | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands College Heath Road , KT13 8TT | - not rated | 5,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SJ | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Centre Engliff Lane , Pyrford GU22 8SU | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Bristow School Pyrford , GU22 8UG | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 2,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Golf Club | New Zealand Golf Club House470 Woodham LaneWokingAddlestoneSurrey | 523 yd | |
| Amagola.com | 69 Woodlands AvenueWest ByfleetSurrey | 609 yd | |
| West Byfleet Golf Club - D'Orville Catering Limited | West Byfleet Golf ClubSheerwater RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 701 yd | |
| Body Mind And Soul Food | St Michaels Shared ChurchDartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 900 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | 39 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 427 Woodham Lane | 874 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | The Harvester Restaurant81 Old Woking RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 971 yd | |
| The Station | The Station2 Station RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Sheerwater | 55 Dartmouth AvenueSheerwaterWokingSurrey | 929 yd | |
| Indigo Ltd | 73 Old Woking RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,007 yd | |
| Porcini | 4 Claremont RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,073 yd | |
| Subway | 37 Old Woking RoadWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,080 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 38 Station ApproachWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose60 Station ApproachWest ByfleetSurrey | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| West Byfleet Golf Club SHEERWATER ROAD | golf | 534 yd |
| New Zealand Golf Club WOODHAM LANE | golf | 537 yd |
| The Marist Catholic Primary School OLD WOKING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Sheerwater Athletics Track Blackmore Crescent | athletics tracks | 1,000 yd |
| Sheerwater Recreation Ground HENNESSY COURT | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 116.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.