Effingham Court is in Woking and in Woking district. GU22 7RX 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 Effingham Court, Woking, GU22 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU22 7RW, GU22 7QX, GU22 7RY, GU22 7QS, GU22 7RB, GU22 7RZ, GU22 7BF, GU22 7RU, GU22 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU22 7RX is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 38.3% | 41% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.3% | 51.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 59.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 9.9% | 0.9% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 74.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 62% | 59.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 59.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 19.5% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3.9% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effingham Court was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Effingham Court has the 39th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 119th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Effingham Court, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-20 | £254,514 |
| 8 Effingham Court, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-02 | £265,000 |
| 9 Effingham Court, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-10 | £247,561 |
| 20 Effingham Court, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2022-09-09 | £227,724 |
| 17 Effingham Court, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-27 | £264,599 |
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Almond Avenue , Barnsbury GU22 0BB | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 2,977 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 4,038 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 | 1,262 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 | 715 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 2,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Cafe | Woking Leisure CentreKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 324 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | The Pool In The ParkKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 324 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | The Pool In The ParkKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 324 yd | |
| KFC | Orion GateGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 476 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa Artisanz | Unit 2Cardinal PlaceGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereigns Public House | The Sovereigns Public HouseGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 369 yd | |
| Woking Park Bowls Club | Woking Park Bowls ClubKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 403 yd | |
| Woking Football Club | Woking Football ClubKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 589 yd | |
| Woking Snooker Centre | Woking Snooker CentreKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 589 yd | |
| Cellar Magnifique | 3 Church PathWokingSurrey | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Papa JohnsUnit 4Technology House48 - 54 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 670 yd | |
| Sokury Ltd | 3 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 683 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 95 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 746 yd | |
| Farm Pizza And King Kebab | 14 High StreetWokingSurrey | 786 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominoes Pizza5 - 7 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 659 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 659 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 - 33 Commercial WayWokingSurrey | 845 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 15 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wishel Lawn Tennis Club FIRCROFT CLOSE | tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Woking Leisure Centre & Pool In The Park KINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Westfield ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Woking Fc (Laithwaite Community Stadium) LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM KINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Woking) WESTFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Old Woking Cricket Club REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Old Woking Community Centre SUNDRIDGE ROAD | 1,033 yd | |
| Loop Road LOOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.