House prices in Woking
The median price paid for a home in Woking was £430,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,323 sales. House prices in Woking fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Woking was 16% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Woking was £1,620 a month in August 2026, 1.6% down on a year earlier (ONS). Woking had 6.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Woking stands out
- Rents in Woking had the 4th biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−1.6%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Woking had the 21st smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (0.0%).
- Woking is the 39th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Woking
The median price paid in Woking was £430,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,323 sales, or £5,153 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £775,000 | 329 | £5,602 | −6.2% | +3.3% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £475,000 | 331 | £5,429 | −2.1% | +4.4% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £400,000 | 323 | £5,248 | −1.2% | +6.7% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £250,000 | 340 | £4,255 | −5.7% | 0.0% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking | £430,000 | −1.1% | 0.0% | £5,153 | −1.9% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Woking sold for a median £5,153 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Woking has the 57th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 19th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −1.1% change over the year is the 116th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 27th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Woking
The average private rent in Woking was £1,620 a month in August 2026, 1.6% down on a year earlier. Rents in Woking are 23.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Woking has the 47th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Woking
Woking is the 39th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 258th |
| Income | 232nd |
| Employment | 256th |
| Education and skills | 267th |
| Health | 226th |
| Crime | 165th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 181st |
| Living environment | 237th |
How many homes sell in Woking
1,166 homes were sold in Woking in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.10 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Woking were 1.8% up on the year before and 35.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 114th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 26th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Woking
The police recorded 6,720 crimes in Woking in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Woking fell 4.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 6.6% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.81 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.62 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.80 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.27 |
Woking has the 94th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 30th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Woking
91.5% of premises in Woking can get gigabit broadband and 98.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 75.8% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 123rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.4% of premises in Woking get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Woking
In the year ending June 2025, 7,897 people moved to Woking from elsewhere in the UK and 8,296 moved away, a net loss of 399 (3.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Guildford 768
- Runnymede 587
- Elmbridge 455
Most moved out to
- Guildford 929
- Surrey Heath 656
- Runnymede 470
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Woking
How much does a house cost in Woking?
The median price paid for a home in Woking was £430,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £775,000; semi-detached £475,000; terraced £400,000; flats £250,000.
Are house prices in Woking going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Woking fell 1.1%, and over five years it did not change 0.0%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Woking?
The average private rent in Woking was £1,620 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,133; 2 bed £1,443; 3 bed £1,760; 4+ bed £2,692.
Is Woking a safe place to live?
Woking had 6.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 94th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Woking?
75.8% of premises in Woking can get full fibre and 91.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Guildford 6 km
- Surrey Heath 8 km
- Runnymede 10 km
- Elmbridge 13 km
- Rushmoor 14 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.