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About

Woking district sits in north-west Surrey, about 23 miles southwest of central London, and covers the borough centred on the town of Woking and neighbouring settlements such as West Byfleet, Byfleet, Knaphill, Pyrford and Horsell. The town centre grew around the railway; Woking railway station is a major stop on the South Western Main Line with regular services to London Waterloo and to Portsmouth. Local cultural facilities include the Lightbox gallery and museum and the New Victoria Theatre, and the Shah Jahan Mosque on Oriental Road — opened in 1889 — is the first purpose-built mosque in Britain. The borough has a mix of residential neighbourhoods, business parks and greenbelt land on its outskirts.

Rail, bus and road links make Woking a commuter hub while also supporting local commerce. There are sports clubs, community centres and conservation sites such as Horsell Common, noted for its sandy soil and shifting heather. Planning and development in the district balance housing demand with protected countryside, and several rivers and tributaries feed into the local drainage network that links to the River Wey.

Area overview

On average Woking has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woking is £75,076 per year. There are 38 schools in Woking: 25 primary (1 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good). Woking is home to around 103,943 people, with a population density of about 1,634.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woking Population
103,943
Population density
1,634.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.48(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.53(0%)
Public order
8(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-4%)
Shoplifting
5.44(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69,911
67.26%
Other White
10,176
9.79%
Pakistani
7,325
7.05%
Indian
3,358
3.23%
Other Asian
2,383
2.29%
Total population: 103,943

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37,112
44.72%
Level 3 (A level)
12,138
14.63%
No qualifications
10,993
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10,324
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7,003
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 82,981

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
14,280
34.46%
Owns outright
13,251
31.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,966
19.22%
Social rents from council
2,965
7.16%
Other social rented
1,827
4.41%
Total households: 41,438

Property prices in Woking

Based on 1,180 recent sales, the median property price is £435,750 in Woking 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached294£815,000
Flats335£257,500
Semi-Detached278£480,000
Terraced273£400,000

10 years median price trend in Woking

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

All wards in Woking

Byfleet and West Byfleet

Canalside

Goldsworth Park

Heathlands

Hoe Valley

Horsell

Knaphill

Mount Hermon

Pyrford

St John's

Data Sources

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