Copse Road is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 8ST is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copse Road, Woking, GU21 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 8EG, GU21 8SU, GU21 8SP, GU21 8PU, GU21 3PH, GU21 8SY, GU21 8SS, GU21 3NR, GU21 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU21 8ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.2% | 49.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 38.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 47.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 8.7% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 56% | 52.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8ST this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.3% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 42.3% | -4.0% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 88.3% | 81.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 81.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copse Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Heathlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copse Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heathlands and the 150th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Friar House Copse Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-03-06 | £210,000 |
| Flat 1 Friar House Copse Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-05 | £185,940 |
| 1 The Conifers Copse Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-10-11 | £762,295 |
| Lowfield Copse Road, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-01-31 | £524,835 |
| Flat 7 Friar House Copse Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-19 | £229,239 |
GU21 8ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County First School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage Infant School Gorsewood Road , St John's GU21 8WT | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaktree School Gorsewood Road , St John's GU21 8WT | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 3,630 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 | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School Redding Way , Knaphill GU21 2QS | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Centre 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead St Andrews School Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks School The Oaks Centre , Mayford Green GU22 0PW | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Spice Restaurant | 1 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 152 yd | |
| Bem Coffee Ltd | Bem Coffee9 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 246 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 2 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 247 yd | |
| Bellini | 8 - 10 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 264 yd | |
| Fired Frog Pottery Cafe | Fired Frog1 - 3 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowbarge Public House | The Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 208 yd | |
| St Johns Village Club | St Johns ClubChurch RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 394 yd | |
| Fox & Flowerpot PH | The Fox And Flowerpot PhGoldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 702 yd | |
| The Surrey PH | The SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm House Pizza | 5 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 219 yd | |
| The Ketch | The Ketch17 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 241 yd | |
| The Village | The Village Indian Takeaway3 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 247 yd | |
| Heater & Sons | Heaters BakerySt Johns LyeSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 250 yd | |
| Molly's Fish & Chips | 104A Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Unit 1-3Goldsworth Park CentreWokingSurrey | 702 yd | |
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill School Sports Centre HERMITAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| St Johns Lye CAROLYN CLOSE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Woking Golf Club POND ROAD | golf | 879 yd |
| Hermitage School Oakwood Road | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Beaufort Primary School KIRKLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.