Benner Lane is in West End, Woking and in Surrey Heath district. GU24 9JQ is located in the Bisley & West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benner Lane, West End, Woking, GU24 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU24 9HX, GU24 9JR, GU24 9JG, GU24 9HU, GU24 9GD, GU24 9LP, GU24 9HY, GU24 9HT, GU24 9GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU24 9JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 GU24 9JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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 | 25.7% | 23.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 64.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 62.1% | 62.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 GU24 9JQ this area, 9.4% 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 47.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.6% | 84.9% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 94.7% | 88% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benner Lane was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Bisley & West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benner Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bisley & West End and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Benner Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2022-10-04 | £821,740 |
| 6 Benner Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-11-08 | £772,532 |
| 28 Benner Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-08-12 | £628,795 |
| The Cottage, 23 Benner Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2020-02-07 | £784,031 |
| 4 Benner Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-06-14 | £629,749 |
GU24 9JQ 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.
GU24 9JQ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Benner Lane , West End GU24 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bisley CofE Primary School Hawthorn Way , Bisley GU24 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School Bagshot Road , Chobham GU24 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaphill School High Street , Knaphill GU21 2QH | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley End CofE Infant School Higham's Lane , Valley End GU24 8TB | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coworth-Flexlands School Chertsey Road , Chobham GU24 8TE | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernways School Hatton Hill , GU20 6AB | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote House School Snows Ride , GU20 6PF | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hall Grove School London Road , GU19 5HZ | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Coffee | 5 Gosden Road, West End | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn At West End | 42 Guildford Road, West End | 747 yd | |
| West End Social Club | West End Club, 2 High Street | 747 yd | |
| Hen And Chicken Public House | Guildford Road, Bisley | 898 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds | Brentmoor Dene, Brentmoor Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice Of Surrey Catering | Lucas Green Nurseries, Lucas Green Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School BENNER LANE | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| The Recreation Ground BENNER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Gordons School BAGSHOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 yd |
| Farnborough Fc (Lion Park) Church Lane | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.