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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

GU227AE

Station Approach

GU227LJ

St Andrews Gate

GU216EX

Canalside

GU227AP

Station Approach

GU227HT

Marcus Court

GU227TY

Midhope Road

GU227XQ

Carmel Close

GU214NT

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU215BN

Chertsey Road

GU216DA

Vale Farm Road

GU216LW

Goldsworth Road

GU216LZ

Goldsworth Road

GU227LZ

Fircroft Close

GU227PD

Station Approach

GU227SU

St Anns

GU214RT

Bury Lane

GU215AP

The Broadway

GU216DN

Vale Farm Road

GU216ET

Commercial Way

GU227RB

Guildford Road

GU227UF

Midhope Close

GU214SU

High Street

GU216GA

Canalside

GU214SL

Bullbeggars Lane

GU216GB

The Peacocks Centre

GU216NY

De Lara Way

GU227QW

Hillview Court

GU227SJ

Claredale

GU227UB

Langley Walk

GU214UA

High Street

GU227AG

Heathside Crescent

GU227NX

Fairview Avenue

GU227SR

The Rowans

GU227UW

Guildford Road

GU215AH

Chertsey Road

GU216DJ

Church Street West

GU216LY

St John's

GU227LW

Guildford Road

GU227LR

Guildford Road

GU227LY

Ockenden Gardens

GU227PJ

Oriental Road

GU227RU

Woodlands

GU227RY

Woodlands Court

GU222TB

Canalside

GU227QQ

Guildford Road

GU216BS

West Street

GU216LE

Goldsworth Road

GU216LR

Goldsworth Road

GU216XS

Commercial Way

GU227SS

The Rowans

GU227UQ

Midhope Road

GU216DT

The Oaks

GU216NP

Goldsworth Road

GU216PX

Kingsway

GU227HF

Holbreck Place

GU214PG

Abbey Road

GU214RL

Emmetts Close

GU227BG

Oriental Road

GU227TD

Lampeter Close

GU213LX

Merrivale Gardens

GU214RZ

Ormonde Road

GU216GH

The Peacocks Centre

GU222SF

Canalside

GU214RU

Bury Close

GU227JS

White Rose Lane

GU227PZ

Guildford Road

GU227XP

York Road

GU215BH

Duke Street

GU222SR

Canalside

GU227SW

Brooklyn Road

GU227TB

Everlands Close

GU227UT

Guildford Road

GU216EN

Commercial Way

GU216HW

Commercial Way

GU216ND

Goldsworth Road

GU216NX

Kingsway Avenue

GU227PG

Ashdown Close

GU227RA

Canewdon Close

GU227ST

The Rowans

GU214PL

Well Lane

GU214QF

Tower Close

GU214RP

Bury Lane

GU216DH

Church Street West

GU216DX

Wilbury Road

GU216LJ

Goldsworth Road

GU216NN

Mabel Street

GU227XF

Mount Hermon Road

GU213LY

Hedgerley Court

GU214NW

Horsell Moor

GU216BB

Poole Road

GU216HN

Commercial Way

GU216AB

Vale Farm Road

GU227PB

Station Approach

GU227TE

Mount Hermon Road

GU227US

Brooklyn Road

GU214NQ

Brewery Road

GU214PF

Well Path

GU215BG

Chertsey Road

GU216NW

Mabel Street

GU216XT

Commercial Way

Data Sources

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