Cowshot Crescent is in Brookwood, Woking and in Guildford district. GU24 0PH is located in the Normandy & Pirbright electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowshot Crescent, Brookwood, Woking, GU24 0PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU24 0PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.8% | 47.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 52.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 GU24 0PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 21.1% | 34.3% | 13.2% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.4% | 54.6% | -15.8% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 64.7% | 52.5% | -12.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 36.3% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 10.6% | -14.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 27.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.1% | 79.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 82.4% | 75.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 74.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowshot Crescent was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Normandy & Pirbright average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowshot Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Normandy & Pirbright and the 79th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cowshot Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-08-26 | £423,333 |
| 28 Cowshot Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-07-08 | £375,227 |
| 27 Cowshot Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £501,093 | 2009-03-20 | £1,020,261 |
| 4 Cowshot Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £501,093 | 2009-03-13 | £1,020,261 |
| 28 Cowshot Crescent, Woking, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2008-12-12 | £399,900 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 63 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirbright Village Primary School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookwood Primary School Connaught Road , Brookwood GU24 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road , Knaphill GU21 2SX | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bisley CofE Primary School Hawthorn Way , Bisley GU24 9DF | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 4,317 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowl Hill School School Lane , Pirbright GU24 0JN | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Ranks Mess | Alexander Barracks Brunswick Road | 662 yd | |
| Junior Ranks Mess | Elizabeth Barracks Brunswick Road | 662 yd | |
| Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess | Alexander Barracks Brunswick Road | 662 yd | |
| Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess | Elizabeth Barracks Brunswick Road | 662 yd | |
| ASLS Mess | Alexander Barracks Brunswick Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sergeants Mess | Hunters Lodge Rifle Club Marjorie Fosters Way, Bisley Camp | 774 yd | |
| City Rifle Club | City Rifle Club House Club Row, Bisley Camp | 774 yd | |
| London And Middlesex Rifle Association | London And Middlesex Rifle Association Club Row, Bisley Camp | 774 yd | |
| English 8 Club | English V111 Queens Way, Bisley Camp | 774 yd | |
| Artists Rifle Clubhouse | Artists Rifle Club Club Row, Bisley Camp | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood Fisheries | Brookwood Fisheries152 Connaught RoadBrookwoodWokingSurrey | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirbright Golf Course (Closed) Gole Road | golf | 406 yd |
| The Lord Roberts Centre LORD ROBERTS CENTRE1 LORD ROBERTS CENTRE1 KINGS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Pirbright Primary School PIRBRIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL PIRBRIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Pirbright Tennis Club School Lane | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Army Training Centre (Alexander Barracks) ATC PIRBRIGHT ATC PIRBRIGHT BRUNSWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 995 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 | 91.2% |
| 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 | 8.8% |
| Median download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.