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Area guide · Woking

Living in Woking

A snapshot of life in Woking, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Woking is a town in Woking, South East with a population of 75,655. The average house price is £558,271 and the overall crime rate is 63.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Woking ranks

Population

75,655

Avg House Price

£558,271

Crime Rate

63.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

422 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£39,738

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Woking's detached homes (£908,095) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£262,556).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Woking prices have risen 14% over the last 9 years (£490,446 → £558,271).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£908,095£797,500306
Semi-Detached£497,184£475,000293
Terraced£395,249£380,000311
Flat£262,556£260,000346

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Woking is 63.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Woking: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools21
Primary17
Secondary4
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Barnsbury Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood
Beaufort Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Goldsworth Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hoe Valley SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Horsell CofE Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Kingfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Knaphill SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Maybury Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
New Monument Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, WokingPrimaryOutstanding
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, WokingSecondaryNo rating available
St John's Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Sythwood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
The Hermitage Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The Hermitage Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
The Horsell Village SchoolPrimaryGood
The Knaphill Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports CollegeSecondaryGood
Westfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Woking High SchoolSecondaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Woking averages 422 Mbps — 322% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Woking homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.2
% Rated C or Above68.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,193

Demographics & Economy

Population75,655
Median Age43.5
Median Household Income£39,738
Employment Rate62.5%
Owner Occupied70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified42%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Woking?
The average house price in Woking is £558,271 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Woking?
The most affordable entry point in Woking is a flat, with an average price of £262,556.
Is Woking a safe place to live?
Woking has a recorded crime rate of 63.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Woking?
Woking has 21 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Woking?
Average broadband download speeds in Woking are around 422 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.7% of premises.
How big is Woking?
Woking is a settlement in Woking with a population of approximately 75,655.

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