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About

Horsell is a residential area in Woking, Surrey, known for its mix of suburban charm and local history. The area features a range of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian homes to modern developments, catering to families and professionals. Horsell Common, a large area of heathland and woodland, is a key feature, offering walking trails and natural scenery. The common is also famous for its connection to H.G. Wells' *The War of the Worlds*, as the fictional landing site of the Martian invasion.

The area has good transport links, with Horsell railway station providing access to Woking and London. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and pubs along Horsell High Street, serving the community’s daily needs. Schools like Horsell Village School and The Winston Churchill School are well-regarded, making the area popular with families. Horsell combines quiet suburban living with easy access to Woking’s larger retail and leisure facilities.

Area overview

On average Horsell has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horsell is £81,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Horsell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsell Population
9,225
Population density
880.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,008
75.99%
Other White
799
8.66%
Indian
258
2.8%
Pakistani
229
2.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
135
1.46%
Total population: 9,222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,466
41.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,264
35.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
13.73%
Other social rented
153
4.33%
Social rents from council
108
3.06%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Horsell

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £757,500 in Horsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £2,045,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsell 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 Horsell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£960,000
Flats24£300,000
Semi-Detached21£619,500
Terraced4£603,548

10 years median price trend in Horsell

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

All postcodes in Horsell

GU214LB

South Road

GU214TH

Grobars Avenue

GU214UX

Russell Close

GU214YD

Horsell

KT153QL

Holm Close

GU214HW

Arreton Mead

GU214ET

Castle Road

GU214AN

Broomhall Lane

GU214DT

Heath Road

GU214HH

Carlton Close

GU214JA

Horsell

GU214LT

Horsell Vale

GU214LW

Horsell Park

GU214QR

Ridgeway

GU214UJ

Horsell Way

GU215NQ

Chertsey Road

GU214TA

Meadway Drive

GU214JJ

Cheapside

GU214RA

Lyndhurst Close

GU214UB

Anchor Hill

GU214XA

High Street

GU214XS

Carthouse Lane

GU215SS

Laurel Crescent

GU216AP

Chertsey Road

GU214UY

Russell Close

GU214JQ

Cheapside

GU214XY

Horsell Common Road

GU214YF

Chertsey Road

GU214AA

The Grove

GU214TF

Elm Close

GU214QY

Church Road

GU214RB

Ridgeway Gardens

GU214UG

Whopshott Avenue

GU215NL

Chertsey Road

GU214AJ

Ferndale Road

GU214AU

The Larches

GU214AW

Broomhall End

GU214AY

Church Road

GU214JR

Heather Close

GU214LN

Horsell Park

GU214LX

Churchfields

GU214TD

Hammond Road

GU214YA

Youngstroat Lane

GU215SL

The Gateway

GU215SW

Woodham Waye

GU215TN

Priory Close

GU214BN

Orchard Drive

GU214AQ

Broomhall Road

GU214DB

Common Close

GU214EE

Foxgrove Drive

GU214JG

Cheapside

GU214JZ

South Road

GU215SP

Woodham Waye

GU248BD

Guildford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.