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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 110 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
110
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
44.84(+41%)
Shoplifting
29.55(+270%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.76(+77%)
Public order
17.73(+192%)
Other theft
13.79(+146%)
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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
Semi-Detached23£575,000
Terraced27£460,000
Detached18£750,000
Flats93£270,000

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

GU227UX

Hanover Court

GU216EH

Kingsway

GU227HU

Calluna Court

GU227US

Brooklyn Road

GU222ST

Canalside

GU227PH

Oriental Road

GU216LW

Goldsworth Road

GU216XX

Wolsey Walk

GU227SR

The Rowans

GU227NX

Fairview Avenue

GU227UB

Langley Walk

GU227HA

Marcus Court

GU227TY

Midhope Road

GU227NG

Park Drive

GU227WH

Guildford Road

GU215FP

Canalside

GU227AE

Station Approach

GU216NR

Kingsway

GU216NY

De Lara Way

GU222SG

Canalside

GU216NL

Bridge Mews

GU214RN

Waldens Park Road

GU227NT

Fairview Close

GU216EY

Commercial Way

GU214PS

Well Lane

GU216LE

Goldsworth Road

GU216HR

Crown Square

GU222TD

Canalside

GU214SZ

High Street

GU216HQ

Commercial Way

GU216DN

Vale Farm Road

GU227PZ

Guildford Road

GU216LX

Stepbridge Path

GU227RJ

Claremont Avenue

GU227TS

Mount Hermon Road

GU227LJ

St Andrews Gate

GU214PR

St Marys Road

GU216DT

The Oaks

GU214SE

Rosehill Avenue

GU214NJ

Horsell Moor

GU214LZ

Horsell Park Close

GU227RP

South View Court

GU216GB

The Peacocks Centre

GU217PB

The Mount

GU227LZ

Fircroft Close

GU216DP

Vale Farm Road

GU216EE

Cherry Street

GU227TA

Mount Hermon Road

GU227SJ

Claredale

GU227SS

The Rowans

GU215BN

Chertsey Road

GU216GQ

Canalside

GU216AG

Church Street East

GU217PD

Royal Oak Road

GU227ND

Radstone Court

GU227RN

Guildford Road

GU214NT

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU227RB

Guildford Road

GU227SU

St Anns

GU216BW

High Street

GU213LZ

Hedgerley Court

GU222TE

Canalside

GU227UF

Midhope Close

GU227NJ

Guildford Road

GU216AE

Church Street East

GU227LX

Ockenden Road

GU227BF

Green View

GU214NB

Brewery Road

GU214PF

Well Path

GU222SL

Canalside

GU227BL

Heathside Crescent

GU227EN

York Road

GU216HT

Church Street West

GU216DQ

Vale Farm Road

GU214NQ

Brewery Road

GU227BG

Oriental Road

GU214NR

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU214PP

Well Lane

GU227LY

Ockenden Gardens

GU214PH

Gregory Close

GU216NA

Highbridge Villas

GU217PJ

Royal Oak Road

GU222SD

Canalside

GU216LR

Goldsworth Road

GU214UA

High Street

GU227RW

Park Gate Court

GU227UG

Midhope Road

GU214QE

Church Hill

GU214PJ

Gordon Villas

GU216XU

Church Street West

GU216AR

Canalside

GU214RR

Bury Lane

GU222SQ

Canalside

GU214NN

Horsell Moor

GU216AX

Canalside

GU216BB

Poole Road

GU227NU

Fairview Avenue

GU227PN

Station Approach

GU216NW

Mabel Street

GU216ND

Goldsworth Road

Data Sources

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