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About

Woking Central centres around the modern Peacocks shopping centre, which houses major retailers and a cinema complex. The area is directly linked to the main railway station, a key transport hub with frequent services to London and the South Coast. Victoria Way and Commercial Way form the primary retail corridors, with a mix of chain stores and smaller businesses.

The area's most distinctive structure is the futuristic-looking mosque with its prominent minaret and dome, visible from many points. Residential development includes several apartment buildings, particularly near the station. The Basingstoke Canal runs along the southern edge, providing a green corridor with towpath walking routes.

Area overview

On average Woking Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woking Central is £67,979 per year. There are 2 schools in Woking Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woking Central is home to around 10,661 people, with a population density of about 5,637.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woking Central Population
10,661
Population density
5,637.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.9(+39%)
Shoplifting
23.36(+191%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+98%)
Public order
19.14(+213%)
Other theft
14.45(+159%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,961
55.93%
Other White
1,674
15.71%
Indian
763
7.16%
Pakistani
392
3.68%
African
238
2.23%
Total population: 10,658

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,901
55.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
13.35%
No qualifications
904
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
796
9.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
6.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,058
40.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,305
25.9%
Owns outright
1,109
22.01%
Other social rented
238
4.72%
Social rents from council
186
3.69%
Total households: 5,039

Property prices in Woking Central

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Woking Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £8,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woking Central 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 Woking Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£830,000
Flats96£269,400
Semi-Detached23£575,000
Terraced22£460,000

10 years median price trend in Woking Central

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

All postcodes in Woking Central

GU216AX

Canalside

GU222SA

Canalside

GU222SH

Canalside

GU216EU

Canalside

GU216HJ

Church Street East

GU216NS

Kingsway

GU222SS

Canalside

GU227PU

Bradfield Close

GU227QU

Guildford Road

GU227XE

Mount Hermon Road

GU214PW

Holyoake Avenue

GU214RN

Waldens Park Road

GU216BG

High Street

GU222SX

Canalside

GU227HU

Calluna Court

GU227NS

Beech Vale

GU227XG

Mount Hermon Road

GU214PA

Well Lane

GU216JY

Goldsworth Road

GU222SG

Canalside

GU227PH

Oriental Road

GU227RP

South View Court

GU214PQ

Abbey Road

GU216EW

Canalside

GU216JG

Christchurch Way

GU216NJ

Wilfred Street

GU216NU

Kingsway

GU216YL

Canalside

GU227QP

Heathside Road

GU213LT

Foxhills

GU214NA

Brewery Road

GU222SD

Canalside

GU227JH

White Rose Lane

GU227ND

Radstone Court

GU227NN

Park Drive

GU216NE

Goldsworth Road

GU214PE

Well Lane

GU216BU

Canalside

GU216JJ

Canalside

GU216LN

Goldsworth Road

GU216AE

Church Street East

GU216NT

Kingsway

GU216XR

Commercial Way

GU222SW

Canalside

GU227PN

Station Approach

GU227SN

Brooklyn Road

GU227NF

Park Drive

GU214RJ

Kirby Road

GU216BW

High Street

GU216JE

Kingsway

GU222TF

Canalside

GU227NU

Fairview Avenue

GU227PQ

Station Approach

GU227UD

Langley Walk

GU214QG

Lych Way

GU214RS

Langdale Close

GU227NB

Radstone Court

GU227UX

Hanover Court

GU216AD

Church Street East

GU216BP

Christchurch Way

GU222SP

Canalside

GU227RR

Guildford Road

GU215FP

Canalside

GU216GD

The Peacocks Centre

GU216HR

Crown Square

GU216NG

Goldsworth Road

GU227EU

Heathside Road

GU222TE

Canalside

GU216DD

Church Street West

GU214QE

Church Hill

GU227TU

Mount Hermon Close

GU216ER

Commercial Way

GU227EN

York Road

GU227HA

Marcus Court

GU227ZW

Heathside Crescent

GU222SU

Canalside

GU227PA

Station Approach

GU227RF

Guildford Road

GU227RW

Park Gate Court

GU227RZ

Constitution Hill

GU216BH

High Street

GU217PL

Triggs Lane

GU227NG

Park Drive

GU227TJ

Brooklyn Road

GU214SE

Rosehill Avenue

GU214SJ

Pine Close

GU216AT

Canalside Mews

GU216LT

St John's

GU222SY

Canalside

GU227NR

Ravenswood Court

GU227NY

Bradfield Close

GU214PB

St Thomas Close

GU214QH

Brewery Road

GU216JD

Chobham Road

GU222SB

Canalside

GU227EW

Constitution Hill

GU227NW

Park Court

GU227SP

The Hollands

GU227TW

Belgrave Manor

GU214NN

Horsell Moor

Data Sources

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