Town Pop. 68,636

Living in Woking: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woking comes out at 65/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Its lifestyle score runs 22 points above the GU18 district's 61/100. That is 15 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (83). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU18 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,313 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 934 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 592 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Shoplifting 539 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 479 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1,435 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 525 crimes
  2. 2 Alexandra Gardens 344 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 265 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 93
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 85
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 10
Tennis Courts Ample 44
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 45

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 26 in area
4Outstanding18Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Freemantles SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Hoe Valley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, WokingPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Barnsbury Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Beaufort Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bisley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brookwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Goldsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Horsell CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
70
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital3.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital3.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E3.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
7 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,198 patients per GP
18dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)73.7%
available across Woking
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,617 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed3%Retired19.5%Student3.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Woking · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
62
Woking 0.9 mi
Worplesdon 1.8 mi
Brookwood 2.7 mi
J11 M25 5 mi
J3 M3 5.2 mi
J10 M25 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
83
Pubs & Bars Ample 26
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 74
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 41
Retail Shopping Ample 235
Takeaways Ample 53
Fitness Ample 112

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 514
Detached £750,000 135
Semi-detached £461,000 119
Terraced £387,500 116
Flat / Maisonette £247,500 144
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£246k £464k £688k £907k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pyle Hill 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 1.9 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Send 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
West End and Chobham 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 69 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woking a nice place to live?

Yes, Woking is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Woking is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woking?

Woking has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 6,292 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woking?

Among the top-rated schools in Woking are Freemantles School, Hoe Valley School and St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 26 rated schools in Woking in total.

What are house prices like in Woking?

The current median house price in Woking is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £750,000, semi-detached £461,000, terraced £387,500, flat £247,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 514 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woking in context

See where Woking ranks among the best places to live in Surrey

Postcode districts in Woking

GU18 61 ⇄
GU20 60 ⇄
GU21 64 ⇄
GU22 64 ⇄
GU23 52 ⇄
GU24 51 ⇄
GU3 47 ⇄

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