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About

Horsell ward encompasses a residential area northwest of Woking town centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The layout includes quiet, tree-lined streets and larger properties set back from the roads. Local commerce is focused along Horsell High Street, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The ward contains several schools and recreational green spaces, including Horsell Common, which forms a significant part of its western boundary.

A notable aspect is the area's connection to literary history, as parts of Horsell Common are famously cited as the initial landing site for the Martian invasion in H.G. Wells' *The War of the Worlds*. The common itself is a substantial area of heath and woodland managed for conservation, offering walking paths and a sense of semi-rural openness within the urban context. This blend of local history and accessible natural space defines much of the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Horsell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsell is £87,503 per year. There are 4 schools in Horsell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horsell is home to around 10,249 people, with a population density of about 1,019.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsell Population
10,249
Population density
1,019 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.15(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-34%)
Public order
5.85(-4%)
Other theft
4.78(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,932
77.37%
Other White
840
8.19%
Pakistani
251
2.45%
Indian
241
2.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
145
1.41%
Total population: 10,252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,317
53.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,114
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
920
11.32%
No qualifications
797
9.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
6.66%
Total 16+ residents: 8,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,618
41.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,473
37.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
10.42%
Social rents from council
187
4.79%
Other social rented
158
4.04%
Total households: 3,907

Property prices in Horsell

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Horsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £252,500 up to £1,585,000.

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
Terraced10£543,548
Detached50£877,500
Flats15£310,000
Semi-Detached38£575,000

10 years median price trend in Horsell

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

All postcodes in Horsell

GU214LA

Saxon Villas

GU214DY

Elm Road

GU214XE

Claydon Road

GU214BG

Horsell Rise

GU214BY

Shores Road

GU214NS

Bridge Court

GU248AU

Station Road

GU214JH

Heathlands Close

GU214YH

Chertsey Road

GU214DB

Common Close

GU214QH

Brewery Road

GU214HW

Arreton Mead

GU214TB

South Close

GU214JS

South Road

GU214XA

High Street

GU214DJ

Struan Gardens

GU214AX

Laleham Court

GU214UR

High Street

GU214HP

Penhurst

GU214PG

Abbey Road

GU214DE

Popes Lane

GU214HH

Carlton Close

GU214JR

Heather Close

GU214UQ

Nursery Close

GU214YR

New Houses

GU214RA

Lyndhurst Close

GU248AS

Deep Pool Lane

GU214YG

Anthonys

GU214HY

Kettlewell Close

GU248ED

Guildford Road

GU214HA

Horsell Rise

GU214ER

Lydele Close

GU215NJ

Martyrs Lane

GU214XX

Horsell Common Road

GU214SE

Rosehill Avenue

GU214UG

Whopshott Close

GU214EF

Woodlawn Grove

GU214BN

Orchard Drive

GU214SH

Bullbeggars Lane

GU248EA

Guildford Road

GU214DR

Woodham Road

GU214BP

Wheatsheaf Close

GU214NR

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU214JN

South Road

GU214AU

Thurlton Court

GU214RB

Ridgeway Gardens

GU214UP

Thornash Close

GU214RF

Vale Close

GU214XQ

Watts Lea

GU214ED

Brackendene Close

GU214JU

South Road

GU214YB

Horsell Common

GU214UN

Thornash Way

GU214RW

Waldens Park Road

GU214BE

Guernsey Farm Drive

GU214EX

Selhurst Close

GU214TP

Grobars Avenue

GU214LB

South Road

GU214ZA

Carthouse Lane

GU214NN

Horsell Moor

GU214SF

Bullbeggars Lane

GU214RX

Lindfield Terrace

GU214PE

Well Lane

GU214JP

South Road

GU214DS

Brockenhurst Close

GU214JA

Kettlewell Hill

GU214YD

Bonseys Cottages

GU214SG

Bullbeggars Lane

GU214XF

Tresta Walk

GU214JY

South Road

GU214SD

Rosehill Avenue

GU214JB

Channings

GU214HE

Carlton Road

GU214NT

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU215FS

Monument Road

GU214NU

Harelands Lane

GU214DT

Heath Road

GU214LZ

Horsell Park Close

GU214EH

Woodham Road

GU214DX

Heath Road

GU214LS

Churchfields

GU214SS

High Street

GU214TG

Elm Close

GU214XY

Horsell Common

GU214YL

Anthonys

GU214PW

Holyoake Avenue

GU214RT

Bury Lane

GU214LR

Graylands Close

GU214NJ

Horsell Moor

GU214DU

Heath Road

GU214QL

Pares Close

GU214QU

Horsell Vale

GU214RS

Langdale Close

GU214EN

Woodham Road

GU214QF

Tower Close

GU214PN

Holyoake Crescent

GU214US

Bedford Close

GU214QX

Southcote

GU215NQ

Chertsey Road

GU214LQ

Woodstock Close

Data Sources

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