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Byfleet and West Byfleet

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About

Byfleet and West Byfleet form a settled residential area within Woking, characterised by suburban housing and local commercial centres. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Wey and the Basingstoke Canal, which provide green corridors. Its layout includes a mix of interwar and modern developments, with community amenities focused along the main roads like Old Woking Road and High Road.

A notable aspect is the presence of the historic Byfleet Manor grounds, now a public park with mature landscapes. The area is served by West Byfleet railway station, providing direct links to London. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional range of shops and services catering to daily needs within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Byfleet and West Byfleet has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Byfleet and West Byfleet is £75,485 per year. There are 4 schools in Byfleet and West Byfleet: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Byfleet and West Byfleet is home to around 11,848 people, with a population density of about 2,363.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Byfleet and West Byfleet Population
11,848
Population density
2,363.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.13(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.38(-16%)
Public order
5.49(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-22%)
Other theft
4.47(-20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,353
78.95%
Other White
902
7.61%
Pakistani
215
1.81%
Other Asian
203
1.71%
Indian
183
1.54%
Total population: 11,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,679
38.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,519
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,344
14.18%
No qualifications
1,291
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
918
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 9,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,938
39.95%
Owns outright
1,647
33.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
700
14.43%
Social rents from council
339
6.99%
Other social rented
118
2.43%
Total households: 4,851

Property prices in Byfleet and West Byfleet

Median price£455,000
Price per sq ft£489
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £568K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £489 per square foot) in Byfleet and West Byfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byfleet and West Byfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£750,000£545
Semi-Detached47£470,000£548
Terraced36£442,500£471
Flats40£268,750£409

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Byfleet and West Byfleet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byfleet and West Byfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£910,000£270,250£407,500£377,500
2017£637,000£245,400£410,000£370,000
2018£640,500£260,000£420,000£376,000
2019£685,000£240,000£400,000£375,000
2020£667,500£269,250£443,750£390,000
2021£817,500£270,000£469,500£396,000
2022£1,170,000£315,000£500,000£435,000
2023£1,347,500£299,950£474,000£420,000
2024£800,000£267,500£484,500£425,000
2025£797,500£265,000£480,000£442,500
2026£710,000£310,000£462,250£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byfleet and West Byfleet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byfleet and West Byfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470£465£438£412
2017£441£482£447£412
2018£429£430£427£428
2019£451£372£439£435
2020£470£406£466£426
2021£489£421£461£470
2022£525£441£540£483
2023£544£493£488£492
2024£519£455£509£498
2025£518£451£514£475
2026£578£410£536£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byfleet and West Byfleet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Byfleet and West Byfleet in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Woking district.

Band A£1,732
Band B£2,021
Band C£2,309
Band D£2,598
Band E£3,175
Band F£3,753
Band G£4,330
Band H£5,196

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Byfleet and West Byfleet ward.

Local councillors

Steve Howes

Byfleet & West Byfleet - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent