Woking, Surrey GU21
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Woking, Surrey (GU21). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Woking, Surrey
Woking presents a blend of town and suburban living. It's a busy town with a large shopping centre and the New Victoria Theatre, which hosts a variety of shows. For those who appreciate green spaces, Goldsworth Park offers a more relaxed environment with a lake, recreation grounds, and a community feel. However, Woking has seen considerable development in recent years, with new high-rise buildings altering the skyline. While some welcome the modernisation, others find the town centre somewhat characterless. The surrounding areas like Horsell and Goldsworth Park offer quieter residential areas, but you will need to travel into the town centre to access shopping and entertainment amenities.
Property Prices in Woking, Surrey
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Woking, Surrey now sells for £385,000, down 2.7% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Surrey and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Woking, Surrey currently offers better value, with prices rising 0.4% slower than the Surrey area average.
Properties are currently more affordable compared to Surrey trends, potentially offering good value.
Lower growth rates could present good buying opportunities — consider getting detailed property surveys and negotiating more actively on price.
Market Activity (YoY)
Woking, Surrey is a hot market with 11.2% more activity than the Surrey area average.
Activity levels are slightly higher than the Surrey average, indicating steady local demand.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
14% above the national average.
Property Crime
1% below the national average.
Public Order
36% above the national average.
Theft
65% above the national average.
Violent Crime
5% above the national average.
Getting Around
Woking offers a mix of transport options for commuters. On the plus side, it has good rail links to London, with frequent services to London Waterloo. The railway line was constructed in the mid-19th century and helped establish the modern town. However, relying on public transport within Woking itself might be more challenging, as the main urban centre stretches from Knaphill to Byfleet, and satellite villages retain their individual identities. You may need to consider bus services or cycling for local journeys, depending on where you live and work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Woking, Surrey?
The median price across the most common property types is around £245,464, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Woking, Surrey a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 1% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Woking, Surrey rising?
Prices have grown 2.4% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.