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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 26.0% 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
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheerwater Population
10,654
Population density
6,220.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Sheerwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheerwater 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 Sheerwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£487,500
Flats40£227,500
Semi-Detached16£435,000
Terraced22£355,000

10 years median price trend in Sheerwater

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

All postcodes in Sheerwater

GU215HN

Courtenay Road

GU215LD

Bateson Way

GU215LS

Monument Road

GU215QE

Hennessy Court

GU228AJ

College Road

Data Sources

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