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About

Knaphill is a residential ward located to the southwest of Woking town centre. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It functions largely as a commuter settlement, with good road links to the M3 and Guildford. Local commerce is centred along the High Street, which provides essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains significant areas of green space, including Brookwood Country Park on its western fringe. This park offers woodland walks and connects to the wider Basingstoke Canal towpath network. Knaphill is also known for its annual Scarecrow Festival, a community event that draws visitors. The area has its own distinct identity, separate from the neighbouring settlement of Brookwood.

Area overview

On average Knaphill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knaphill is £75,245 per year. There are 3 schools in Knaphill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knaphill is home to around 11,116 people, with a population density of about 2,364.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knaphill Population
11,116
Population density
2,364.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.32(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.83(+29%)
Public order
12.32(+103%)
Shoplifting
8.28(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,327
74.9%
Other White
863
7.76%
Pakistani
351
3.16%
Indian
312
2.81%
Other Asian
195
1.75%
Total population: 11,118

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,717
42.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,195
13.66%
No qualifications
1,091
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
785
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 8,747

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,740
39.84%
Owns outright
1,335
30.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
690
15.8%
Social rents from council
238
5.45%
Other social rented
201
4.6%
Total households: 4,367

Property prices in Knaphill

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Knaphill area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knaphill 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 Knaphill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£463,750
Terraced51£390,000
Detached37£630,000
Flats24£247,500

10 years median price trend in Knaphill

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

All postcodes in Knaphill

GU212HJ

Cranley Place

GU212DE

Sherwood Road

GU212LB

Larks Way

GU212DL

Alexandra Gardens

GU212AE

Burnham Road

GU212HF

Anchor Hill

GU212AZ

Strathcona Gardens

GU212AD

Langley Cottages

GU212JF

Stanley Cottages

GU212JR

Greenacre

GU212PT

High Street

GU212LP

Highclere Gardens

GU212DA

Lower Guildford Road

GU212AW

Inkerman Parade

GU212JN

Barrs Lane

GU212HQ

Robin Hood Road

GU212ER

Lower Guildford Road

GU212FQ

Ayrshire Crescent

GU212HY

Barley Mow Lane

GU212TA

Ivydene

GU212RA

Sussex Road

GU212TL

Silistria Close

GU212TT

Warbury Lane

GU212BZ

Herbert Crescent

GU212PL

Shirley Place

GU212HL

Anchor Hill

GU212AP

Wellington Terrace

GU212QL

Lorne Gardens

GU212SP

Broadway

GU212HT

Barley Mow Lane

GU212DB

Beechwood Road

GU212SN

Rapsley Lane

GU212AJ

Inkerman Road

GU219BW

Robin Hood Road

GU212EU

Springfield Close

GU212AA

Victoria Road

GU212BY

Mulgrave Way

GU212FL

Hereford Close

GU212QH

High Street

GU212NR

Halls Farm Close

Data Sources

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