The Oaks is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 6DT is located in the Canalside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Oaks, Woking, GU21 6DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 6DP, GU21 1DU, GU21 6DU, GU21 6LJ, GU21 6LF, GU21 6DN, GU21 6DL, GU21 6LQ, GU21 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 6DT has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.5% | 47% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU21 6DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 59.9% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 25.3% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 53.6% | 48.7% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 51.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 10% | 5% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.9% | 72% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 59.2% | 55.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 20.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 54.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 17.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Oaks was 131.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Oaks has the 15th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 37th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Oaks, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-09-18 | £304,600 |
| 1 The Oaks, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2020-02-26 | £284,458 |
| 2 The Oaks, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-29 | £278,419 |
| 2 The Oaks, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,158 | 2015-03-02 | £284,687 |
| 2 The Oaks, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2006-03-24 | £290,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 211 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sythwood Primary School Sythwood , Horsell GU21 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,889 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 | 2,004 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 2,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Cafe | ShopSundial House89 - 93 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 49 yd | |
| Daarna Restaurant | 69 - 71 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 80 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express65 - 67 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 90 yd | |
| Ivy's Coffee Shop | Unit 5Technology House48 - 54 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 159 yd | |
| Welcome Church | Welcome ChurchChurch Street WestWokingSurrey | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club | Sports PavilionBrewery RoadHorsellWokingSurrey | 478 yd | |
| Woking Squash Rack. Club | Woking Squash Rackets ClubHorsell MoorHorsellWokingSurrey | 478 yd | |
| Sovereigns Public House | The Sovereigns Public HouseGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 522 yd | |
| Cellar Magnifique | 3 Church PathWokingSurrey | 625 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 5 - 7 Chobham RoadWokingSurrey | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 95 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 60 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa JohnsUnit 4Technology House48 - 54 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 159 yd | |
| Zia | Zia157 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 242 yd | |
| Sokury Ltd | 3 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 335 yd | |
| Subway | Kiosk CPeacocks CentreVictoria WayWokingSurrey | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 324 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 324 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 15 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 - 33 Commercial WayWokingSurrey | 534 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club ARTHURS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Woking Squash Rackets Club Horsell Moor | squash courts | 477 yd |
| Pure Gym (Woking) Arthurs Bridge Wharf | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Goldsworth Primary School BRIDGE BARN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Woking) 51A-57A 51A-57A CHERTSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Wheatsheaf CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Wishel Lawn Tennis Club FIRCROFT CLOSE | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| St Andrew'S School Woking CHURCH HILL HOUSE CHURCH HILL HOUSE WILSON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.