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Sheerwater

England / South East / Woking / Sheerwater

About

Sheerwater is a residential area located in the northwest of Woking, Surrey. The neighborhood is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, flats, and some newer developments. It is situated close to the Basingstoke Canal and Brookwood Country Park, offering green spaces for walking and outdoor activities. The area has basic amenities, including a local convenience store and a community center.

Transport links in Sheerwater include nearby bus routes connecting to Woking town center and surrounding areas. The area is within walking distance of West Byfleet station, providing rail services to London and Guildford. Sheerwater has undergone some regeneration in recent years, with plans for further improvements to housing and infrastructure. The neighborhood is quiet, with a focus on community-focused initiatives and local events.

Area overview

On average Sheerwater has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sheerwater is £56,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Sheerwater: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

25.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sheerwater Population

10,654

Population density

6,220.4 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani

4,010

37.62%

British

3,008

28.22%

Other White

1,227

11.51%

Other Asian

725

6.8%

Other

353

3.31%

Total population: 10,660

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

942

27%

Private landlord or letting agency

928

26.6%

Owns outright

680

19.49%

Social rents from council

618

17.71%

Other social rented

181

5.19%

Total households: 3,489

Property prices in Sheerwater

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Sheerwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£550,000	£550,000	£550,000	£550,000	£550,000
Flats	40	£226,500	£139,000	£184,250	£251,000	£310,500
Semi-Detached	12	£427,500	£335,100	£380,000	£444,250	£489,750
Terraced	25	£390,000	£287,000	£332,000	£427,500	£524,000

10 years price trend in Sheerwater

All postcodes in Sheerwater

GU215HN

Courtenay Road

GU215LD

Bateson Way

GU215LS

Monument Road

GU215QE

Hennessy Court

GU228AJ

College Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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