Copley Close is in Woking and in Woking district. GU21 8TW 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 Copley Close, Woking, GU21 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU21 8UW, GU21 8UL, GU21 8UP, GU21 8TN, GU21 8TP, GU21 8TS, GU21 8UN, GU21 8TR, GU21 8UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU21 8TW 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 | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 32.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.6% | 54.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 30% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 88% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.6% 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% | 88.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 88.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copley Close was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Heathlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copley Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heathlands and the 128th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Copley Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-13 | £433,687 |
| 182 Copley Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £541,500 | 2022-08-04 | £536,090 |
| 191 Copley Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-12-20 | £451,420 |
| 185 Copley Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-11-16 | £464,531 |
| 184 Copley Close, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-07-20 | £418,168 |
GU21 8TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaktree School Gorsewood Road , St John's GU21 8WT | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Five Oaks Close , St John's GU21 8TU | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hermitage School Oakwood Road , St John's GU21 8UU | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Victoria Road , Knaphill GU21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 4,881 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 | 4,517 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 | 2,878 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 4,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiana Restaurant | Asiana114 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 168 yd | |
| Barista Training Cafe | Winston Churchill SchoolHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 425 yd | |
| Radley's Cafe | Unit 12JLansbury Estate102 Lower Guildford RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 546 yd | |
| Fired Frog Pottery Cafe | Fired Frog1 - 3 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 596 yd | |
| Bellini | 8 - 10 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surrey PH | The SurreyHermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 323 yd | |
| Knaphill Football Club | Pavilion At Brookwood Country ParkRedding WayKnaphillWokingSurrey | 842 yd | |
| St Johns Village Club | St Johns ClubChurch RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 939 yd | |
| Rowbarge Public House | The Rowbarge Public House39 St Johns RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out To Lunch | 108 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 158 yd | |
| Molly's Fish & Chips | 104A Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 165 yd | |
| New Lucky Chinese Takeaway | 116 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 206 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 5 Hermitage RoadSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 695 yd | |
| Heater & Sons | Heaters BakerySt Johns LyeSt JohnsWokingSurrey | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Foodmarket | 1-3 Inkerman ParadeVictoria RoadKnaphillWokingSurrey | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage School Oakwood Road | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Winston Churchill School Sports Centre HERMITAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| St John'S Primary School ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| St Johns Lye CAROLYN CLOSE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Brookwood Country Park QUEENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Vyne Fields FLORENCE WAY | grass pitches | 970 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 215.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 215.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.