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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 95 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
95
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
60.54(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(+23%)
Public order
13.22(+116%)
Shoplifting
7.2(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(+8%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Knaphill area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,750 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
Detached27£630,000
Flats25£220,000
Semi-Detached47£465,000
Terraced38£386,000

10 years median price trend in Knaphill

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

All postcodes in Knaphill

GU212DE

Sherwood Road

GU212FT

Brookwood Farm Drive

GU212LU

Robin Hood Road

GU212DG

Alexandra Gardens

GU212UB

Tudor Way

GU212ED

Queens Road

GU212NB

Robin Hood Crescent

GU212ES

Northwood Avenue

GU212HF

Anchor Hill

GU212HZ

Barley Mow Lane

GU212NY

Byron Close

GU212AE

Burnham Road

GU212LF

Finch Close

GU212NU

Dunnets

GU212TW

Florence Way

GU212HE

Broadway

GU212JR

Greenacre

GU212JU

Littlewick Road

GU212NS

Staveley Way

GU212AF

Burnham Close

GU212AZ

Strathcona Gardens

GU212FD

Barton Close

GU212FR

Guernsey Way

GU212NN

Nursery Road

GU212NX

Tolldene Close

GU212TH

Limecroft Road

GU212UE

Tudor Way

GU212RN

Oak Tree Road

GU212UA

Tudor Way

GU212BX

Highview

GU212JW

Barrs Lane

GU212ND

Robin Hood Crescent

GU212AW

Inkerman Parade

GU212DF

Beechwood Close

GU212LY

Robin Hood Road

GU212QN

Maytrees

GU212HT

Barley Mow Lane

GU212PD

Anchor Crescent

GU212NA

Robin Hood Road

GU212SU

Chobham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.