Birch Lane, West End, Woking, GU24 9QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU24 9QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	53.8%	3.4%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	49.6%	46.2%	-3.4%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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 9QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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	20.2%	24%	3.8%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	68.3%	65.2%	-3.1%	44.2%	21.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.3%	5.3%	-2.0%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	3.2%	4.7%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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 (89.9%) 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%	65.6%	3.5%	48.4%	17.2%
Good health	31.6%	24.3%	-7.3%	33.6%	-9.3%
Fair health	5.5%	9%	3.5%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 9QB this area, 8.8% 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 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.5%	8.8%	0.3%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	5.3%	-6.4%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	12.3%	-8.2%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.8%	2.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	17.3%	3.8%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	48.2%	9.5%	33.8%	14.4%
Other	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95%	93.1%	-1.9%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	95.6%	89.9%	-5.7%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1.1%	5.4%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	91%	-4.6%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.7%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Birch Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Lane was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Bisley & West End average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Birch Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bisley & West End and the 105th highest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU24 9QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birch Lane are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Surrey Heath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birch Lane, West End, Woking, GU24 9QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU24 9QB

Average Price
£723,233

Semi-Detached
£512,980

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£771,753

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Lane

Average Price
£692,845

Semi-Detached
£600,196

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£702,771

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Birch Lane, Woking, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£710,000	2021-09-20	£770,543
7 Birch Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2021-06-25	£638,997
31 Birch Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£780,000	2020-11-18	£850,662
35 Birch Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£825,000	2020-05-07	£928,867
9 Birch Lane, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2019-08-29	£688,156

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU24 9QB

Employment

GU24 9QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9QB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	129
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	42
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	15
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	30
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Information and communication	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Transport and storage	20
Other	16
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	1,544 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lightwater Village School Catena Rise , GU18 5RD	4out of 4	2,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hammond School Badger Drive , GU18 5TS	3out of 4	2,250 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bisley CofE Primary School Hawthorn Way , Bisley GU24 9DF	3out of 4	2,426 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Connaught Junior School Manor Way , GU19 5JY	3out of 4	3,259 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gordon's School Bagshot Road , West End GU24 9PT	4out of 4	728 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE	3out of 4	5,210 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL	3out of 4	5,239 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernways School Hatton Hill , GU20 6AB	- not rated	3,826 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodcote House School Snows Ride , GU20 6PF	- not rated	3,884 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hall Grove School London Road , GU19 5HZ	- not rated	3,987 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wishmore Cross Academy Alpha Road , Chobham GU24 8NE	2out of 4	4,338 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Coworth-Flexlands School Chertsey Road , Chobham GU24 8TE	- not rated	4,507 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Village Coffee	5 Gosden Road, West End		1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hare & Hounds	Brentmoor Dene, Brentmoor Road	361 yd
The Inn At West End	42 Guildford Road, West End	654 yd
West End Social Club	West End Club, 2 High Street	679 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gordons School BAGSHOT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	640 yd
Windlemere Golf Course (Closed) Windlesham Road	golf	959 yd
The Recreation Ground BENNER LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,008 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	86.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	31.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	4.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	327.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	327.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.94 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.