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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Canalside Population

10,515

Population density

4,159.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£840,000	£557,500	£722,500	£942,500	£1,008,500
Terraced	20	£397,500	£209,000	£329,375	£435,625	£541,500
Flats	69	£280,000	£179,000	£220,000	£310,000	£393,000
Semi-Detached	12	£480,000	£380,000	£410,875	£579,375	£734,750

10 years median price trend in Canalside

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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