Potters Lane is in Send, Woking and in Guildford district. GU23 7AH is located in the Send & Lovelace electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Potters Lane, Send, Woking, GU23 7AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU23 7AQ, GU23 7AG, GU23 7JQ, GU23 7AF, GU23 7AE, GU23 7BD, GU23 7EW, GU23 7DY, GU23 7DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU23 7AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 GU23 7AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 22.3% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 52.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89%) 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 | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around GU23 7AH this area, 8.3% 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 15.7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 93.2% | 83% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 83% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Lane was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Clandon & Horsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Potters Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Clandon & Horsley and the 203rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Potters Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2015-04-07 | £997,319 |
| 1 Oxford Cottages, 32 Potters Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-11-15 | £493,865 |
| 30 Potters Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2008-08-21 | £348,263 |
| 26 Potters Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2006-12-13 | £828,235 |
| 26 Potters Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £425,255 | 2005-06-02 | £886,246 |
GU23 7AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
GU23 7AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Send CofE First School Send Barns Lane , Send GU23 7BS | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Send CofE Primary School Send Barns Lane , Send GU23 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield First School 31 Westfield Road , GU22 9NG | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 5,289 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 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 1,704 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 | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking Peg Sherratts House , Mayford Road GU22 0PQ | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks School The Oaks Centre , Mayford Green GU22 0PW | - not rated | 2,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astalet Cafe | 155 Send Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New inn | The New Inn Send Road | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 150 Send Road | 820 yd | |
| Ocean City | 149 Send Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Send Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION SEND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Concorde Cricket Club PAVILION PAVILION POTTERS LANE | grass pitches | 962 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 | 66.7% |
| 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.