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About

Canalside ward is situated along the Basingstoke Canal, which defines its western boundary and provides a distinct linear character. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from older terraced homes to modern apartment developments. Its layout is shaped by the waterway and several major roads, including the A320, which runs through its centre. The presence of the canal towpath offers a continuous route for walking and cycling, connecting different parts of the neighbourhood.

Woking town centre lies directly to the east, making this a practical location for access to shopping and transport links like the mainline railway station. The ward contains some local commercial premises along its main roads and areas of green space, including the grounds of the former Woking Palace site near Old Woking. This historical connection to the medieval royal residence is reflected in local street names and provides a quiet, green enclave amidst the more built-up sections.

Area overview

On average Canalside has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canalside is £63,207 per year. There are 3 schools in Canalside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Canalside is home to around 10,515 people, with a population density of about 4,159.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canalside Population
10,515
Population density
4,159.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.81(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.05(+161%)
Shoplifting
28.53(+258%)
Public order
20.26(+234%)
Other theft
18.26(+225%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,879
36.88%
Pakistani
2,765
26.29%
Other White
1,364
12.97%
Other Asian
620
5.9%
Indian
418
3.97%
Total population: 10,517

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,104
37.45%
No qualifications
1,629
19.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,119
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
861
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,264
32.43%
Owns with a mortgage
983
25.22%
Owns outright
721
18.5%
Social rents from council
550
14.11%
Other social rented
230
5.9%
Total households: 3,898

Property prices in Canalside

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,047,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canalside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canalside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£840,000
Terraced20£397,500
Flats69£280,000
Semi-Detached12£480,000

10 years median price trend in Canalside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canalside.

All postcodes in Canalside

GU215HQ

Courtenay Road

GU215HN

Courtenay Road

GU216EB

West Street

GU222TE

Canalside

GU215HU

Kings Road

GU215LY

Monument Way East

GU215EE

Walton Court

GU215JB

Grove Road

GU222SX

Canalside

GU215AJ

Chertsey Road

GU215BW

Chertsey Road

GU215QD

Devonshire Avenue

GU216HJ

Church Street East

GU216BQ

Church Street West

GU216EX

Canalside

GU216JD

Chobham Road

GU215EQ

Walton Road

GU215FX

Bunyard Drive

GU215RH

Lockwood Path

GU215LR

Monument Road

GU216HN

Commercial Way

GU222TB

Canalside

GU216BH

High Street

GU215DY

Omega Road

GU215BS

Boundary Road

GU216BP

Christchurch Way

GU215GE

Chertsey Road

GU215HX

Maybury Road

GU215DS

North Road

GU216EW

Canalside

GU216GB

The Peacocks Centre

KT153AE

Sheerwater Road

GU222SD

Canalside

GU215PJ

Dartmouth Avenue

GU216DR

Century Court

GU215AH

Chertsey Road

GU215NU

Bunyard Drive

GU218EW

Church Street East

GU215TN

Priory Close

GU215QN

Hennessy Court

GU215AB

Chertsey Road

GU215SF

Forsyth Road

GU215DW

Walton Road

GU215DL

Walton Road

GU216EY

Commercial Way

GU215BU

Boundary Road

GU215SU

Scotswood Park

GU216DD

Church Street West

GU215BA

Duke Street

GU222SL

Canalside

GU222SY

Canalside

KT153QP

Lock Close

GU215TJ

Lynwood Close

GU215PW

Dartmouth Green

GU215JG

Marlborough Road

GU216JH

Canalside

GU215RW

Genesis Business Park

GU216DF

Century Court

GU215HP

Maybury Road

GU215RD

Albert Drive

GU215FL

Langtree Place

GU215FN

Maybury Road

GU216EP

Canalside

GU215LX

Monument Road

GU214LJ

Brewery Road

GU216XU

Church Street West

GU215QP

Hennessy Court

GU216HW

Commercial Way

GU214AE

The Grove

GU216XS

Commercial Way

GU216ET

Commercial Way

GU215LF

Bentham Avenue

GU216XT

Commercial Way

GU215DT

North Road

GU215EF

Walton Road

GU216LF

Goldsworth Road

GU222SG

Canalside

GU214AQ

Broomhall Road

GU215DZ

Omega Road

GU222SJ

Canalside

GU215HJ

Bedser Close

GU215TL

Woodham Lane

GU215FY

Chertsey Road

GU214AP

Broomhall Road

GU216HR

Crown Square

GU215BT

Boundary Road

GU214AL

Chobham Road

GU216AG

Church Street East

GU215NZ

Blackmore Crescent

GU222TD

Canalside

GU216GH

The Peacocks Centre

GU215LA

Albert Drive

GU215UB

Albert Drive

GU222SW

Canalside

GU215PS

Merlin Court

GU215GB

Monument Road

GU215TW

Broadwater Close

GU215RQ

Lambourne Crescent

GU215TH

The Gateway

GU222SQ

Canalside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.