Old Woking Road is in Old Woking, Woking and in Woking district. GU22 8BF is located in the Mount Hermon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Woking Road, Old Woking, Woking, GU22 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU22 8JE, GU22 8JW, GU22 8JT, GU22 8JY, GU22 8JA, GU22 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU22 8BF 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 8BF 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 8BF 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 Old Woking Road was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Mount Hermon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Old Woking Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Mount Hermon and the 39th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Links Business Centre Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-05-12 | £305,647 |
| Links 5 Links Business Centre Old Woking Road, Woking, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-05-24 | £371,221 |
GU22 8BF 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 8BF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC First School Pembroke Road , GU22 7DY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield First School 31 Westfield Road , GU22 9NG | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort County Middle School Kirkland Avenue , Goldsworth Park GU21 3RG | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Community 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 | 988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 988 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trees School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 32 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 85 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London (Surrey) Limited 182 Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Hampshire Tull Park, Coley Avenue , GU22 7BT | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoebridge Golf Centres Ltd | Hoebridge Golf CentreOld Woking RoadWokingSurrey | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor PH | Crown And Anchor Public House100 High StreetOld WokingWokingSurrey | 937 yd | |
| Old Woking Cricket Club | Remnants Cricket ClubQueen Elizabeth WayKingfieldWokingSurrey | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden House | New Golden House181 High StreetOld WokingWokingSurrey | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoe Bridge School OLD WOKING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 81 yd |
| St. Peters PALACE WAY | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Hoebridge Golf Centre OLD WOKING ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Woking College RYDENS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Old Woking Cricket Club REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB REMNANTS CRICKET CLUB QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 75.0% |
| 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.