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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

GU215JE

Portugal Road

KT153QL

Sheerwater Road

GU215JQ

Maybury Road

GU216EN

Commercial Way

GU215JY

Albert Drive

GU215LG

Monument Way East

GU216DN

Vale Farm Road

GU215BP

Chertsey Road

GU216YG

Church Street East

GU216BY

Chapel Street

GU215ST

Woodham Lane

GU215TZ

Albert Drive

GU215DX

Walton Road

GU215GG

Canalside

GU215TT

Sheerwater Road

GU222SN

Canalside

GU215TX

Albert Drive

GU216JT

Goldsworth Road

GU216DP

Vale Farm Road

GU216DB

Forge End

GU215QT

Emperor Avenue

GU216GQ

Canalside

GU215DR

Lancaster Close

GU215EH

Kerry Terrace

GU215RJ

Lambourne Crescent

GU216DT

The Oaks

KT153QN

Holm Close

GU215HG

Courtenay Road

GU216JN

Church Path

GU215JD

Maybury Road

GU214AF

The Grove

GU215PR

Falcon Court

GU215HY

The Limes

GU215HW

Walton Court

GU215HD

Board School Road

GU215SJ

Woodham Waye

GU215EG

Kilrush Terrace

GU216AW

Victoria Way

GU215BZ

Courtenay Road

GU215NY

Blackmore Crescent

GU222SP

Canalside

GU214BF

Broomhall Road

GU215QU

Hawker Row

GU215PD

Dartmouth Avenue

GU215FZ

Locke Way

GU215RG

Lambourne Crescent

GU216AR

Canalside

GU215LH

Marlborough Road

GU216AN

Victoria Way

GU215FU

Hennessy Court

GU216DA

Vale Farm Road

GU215AY

Woodham Gate

GU215LU

Monument Road

GU215JF

Grove Road

GU222SA

Canalside

GU215JU

Arnold Road

GU215HT

Courtenay Mews

GU215JX

Arnold Road

GU215RA

Henslow Way

GU216BU

Canalside

GU222SU

Canalside

GU215LZ

Monument Way East

GU215JZ

Albert Drive

GU215EB

Walton Court

GU215HH

Board School Road

GU215UA

Albert Drive

GU215LE

Bateson Way

GU215BJ

Chertsey Road

GU215QR

Azure Grove

GU215EA

Walton Road

GU215HA

Board School Road

GU215NP

Blackmore Crescent

GU215BG

Chertsey Road

GU215PU

Heron Walk

GU215GP

Canalside

GU215FP

Canalside

GU216AL

Victoria Way

GU215TR

Paxton Gardens

GU215TP

Woodham Lane

GU215JN

Kings Road

GU216DQ

Vale Farm Road

GU216DY

Poole Road

GU216LQ

Goldsworth Road

GU216XR

Commercial Way

GU215QL

Devonshire Avenue

GU215GD

Lockwood Path

GU214AJ

Ferndale Road

GU215GF

Canalside

GU215PY

St Michaels Road

GU216XX

Wolsey Walk

KT153DD

Sheerwater Road

GU216BS

West Street

GU215NT

Wakehurst Path

GU216HX

Chobham Road

GU215LT

Monument Road

GU215JP

Kings Road

GU216DL

Canal Bank Mews

GU215GR

Canalside

GU215HB

Portugal Road

GU216ER

Commercial Way

Data Sources

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