Sandfields is in Send, Woking and in Guildford district. GU23 7AZ 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 Sandfields, Send, Woking, GU23 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU23 7AU, GU23 7AY, GU23 7HW, GU23 7AX, GU23 7AT, GU23 7HN, GU23 7AP, GU23 7ED, GU23 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU23 7AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 39.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.9% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 44.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.9% | 13.9% | -12.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 23.8% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.3% | 87.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 86.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandfields was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.4% higher than the Clandon & Horsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandfields has the 9th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clandon & Horsley and the 93rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55A Sandfields, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,500 | 2022-04-08 | £425,273 |
| 37A Sandfields, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-06-09 | £355,581 |
| 36 Sandfields, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2014-05-21 | £247,653 |
| 55A Sandfields, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2012-11-23 | £401,018 |
| 57A Sandfields, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2012-10-05 | £283,453 |
GU23 7AZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 5,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send CofE Primary School Send Barns Lane , Send GU23 7BS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Almond Avenue , Barnsbury GU22 0BB | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 5,173 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 | 2,463 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 | 2,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Court School Rose Lane , Ripley GU23 6NE | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Old Woking Road , GU22 8HY | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New inn | The New Inn Send Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | 150 Send Road | 351 yd | |
| Ocean City | 149 Send Road | 351 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Send Recreation Ground PAVILION PAVILION SEND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Send C Of E School SEND BARNS LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Concorde Cricket Club PAVILION PAVILION POTTERS LANE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 26.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 216.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 216.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.