Sandy Lane is in Send, Woking and in Guildford district. GU23 7AR 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 Sandy Lane, Send, Woking, GU23 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU23 7AS, GU23 7AP, GU23 7AT, GU23 7EL, GU23 7EY, GU23 7AY, GU23 7EZ, GU23 7AU, GU23 7AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU23 7AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31% | 36.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 46.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 58.2% | 55.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 14.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.3% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 44.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 91.8% | 89.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 89.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% higher than the Clandon & Horsley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandy Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Clandon & Horsley and the 164th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thereitis Sandy Lane, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-02-12 | £427,614 |
| Shalimar Sandy Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2000-09-19 | £582,609 |
GU23 7AR 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.
GU23 7AR 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 5,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send CofE First School Send Barns Lane , Send GU23 7BS | - not rated | 862 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Send CofE Primary School Send Barns Lane , Send GU23 7BS | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield First School 31 Westfield Road , GU22 9NG | - not rated | 2,507 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 | 2,806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Middle School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Middle School Kingsway , GU21 1NT | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrford Middle School Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP | - not rated | 4,674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 5,233 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 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 4,480 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 | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 2,336 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 | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking Peg Sherratts House , Mayford Road GU22 0PQ | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks School The Oaks Centre , Mayford Green GU22 0PW | - not rated | 3,330 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 | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New inn | The New Inn Send Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 150 Send Road | 286 yd | |
| Ocean City | 149 Send Road | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Send Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION SEND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Concorde Cricket Club PAVILION PAVILION POTTERS LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Send C Of E School SEND BARNS LANE | grass pitches | 862 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 | 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.