Affluence in GU21 2BN
How GU21 2BN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- St John's
- Council
- Woking
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,694 (2024)
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How well off GU21 2BN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU21 2BN area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Living environment8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the GU21 2BN area is above that, at 68.8%. 15.6% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU21 2BN area is above that, at 39.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU21 2BN area is broadly in line with that, at 35.7%. 13% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU21 2BN sits in (St John's): about 1,694 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.