Knowl Hill is in Woking and in Woking district. GU22 7HL is located in the Mount Hermon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knowl Hill, Woking, GU22 7HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU22 7HH, GU22 8HW, GU22 8JB, GU22 8HN, GU22 7HP, GU22 7LP, GU22 7HQ, GU22 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU22 7HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.8% | 49.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 GU22 7HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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% | 19.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 68.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 63.5% | 64.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 27.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 GU22 7HL this area, 3.3% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.9% | 64% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 89.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 78% | 77.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 77% | 75.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.7% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0.9% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowl Hill was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Mount Hermon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Knowl Hill has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Mount Hermon and the 56th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Knowl Hill, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2024-01-09 | £1,581,715 |
| Griffin House Knowl Hill, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,689,659 |
| Manor Heath Knowl Hill, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £3,540,000 | 2021-10-25 | £3,768,993 |
| Heath Lodge Knowl Hill, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2021-06-03 | £2,357,973 |
| Calverley Knowl Hill, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,795,000 | 2019-09-02 | £2,083,445 |
GU22 7HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
GU22 7HL 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Monument Primary Academy Alpha Road , Maybury GU22 8HA | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Almond Avenue , Barnsbury GU22 0BB | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 | 900 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 853 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn At Maybury | The Inn At MayburyMaybury HillWokingSurrey | 629 yd | |
| Old Woking Cricket Club | Remnants Cricket ClubQueen Elizabeth WayKingfieldWokingSurrey | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoebridge Golf Centre OLD WOKING ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Hoe Bridge School OLD WOKING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Old Woking Cricket Club REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Woking College RYDENS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| St. Peters PALACE WAY | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| The Park School ONSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| International School Of London In Surrey OLD WOKING ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Old Woking Community Centre SUNDRIDGE ROAD | 1,057 yd | |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.