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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

GU227NL

Park Drive

GU227PX

Guildford Road

GU222SJ

Canalside

GU227UG

Midhope Road

GU214NX

Harelands Close

GU214RH

Waldens Road

GU215BA

Duke Street

GU222TD

Canalside

GU227NT

Fairview Close

GU216AR

Canalside

GU227QJ

Mount Hermon

GU214NR

Arthurs Bridge Road

GU214NS

Bridge Court

GU214SZ

High Street

GU227ES

The Birches

GU227LX

Ockenden Road

GU227NE

Queens Court

GU227NH

Hill View Road

GU227PR

Bradfield Close

GU214RX

Lindfield Terrace

GU215GE

Chertsey Road

GU222SE

Canalside

GU227BF

Green View

GU227QE

Guildford Road

GU227TN

Brooklyn Road

GU214LZ

Horsell Park Close

GU214SY

High Street

GU216DU

Oaks Road

GU216HT

Church Street West

GU218EW

Church Street East

GU227LS

Hill View Road

GU227SE

Park View Court

GU227SZ

Tamerton Square

GU214PP

Well Lane

GU215AJ

Chertsey Road

GU216GQ

Canalside

GU216JH

Canalside

GU227LU

Ockenden Close

GU214PH

Gregory Close

GU214PT

Well Close

GU215BJ

Chertsey Road

GU216DP

Vale Farm Road

GU216HQ

Commercial Way

GU227SF

Claremont Avenue

GU214SB

Bullbeggars Lane

GU216EJ

Church Path

GU216LS

Goldsworth Road

GU216DE

Vale Farm Road

GU227NA

Fircroft Court

GU227NQ

Park Drive

GU227RJ

Claremont Avenue

GU222SN

Canalside

Data Sources

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