Moving to Woking (GU22)

Surrey · Woking

Planning a move to GU22? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Woking area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Woking. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

House Prices in Woking

Based on 605 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in GU22 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£472,500
Average Price (all types)£611,477

By Property Type

Detached£897,500 (182 sales)
Semi-Detached£495,000 (137 sales)
Terraced£432,500 (102 sales)
Flat / Maisonette£250,000 (171 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 – present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Safety & Crime in Woking

Woking recorded 11% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district — indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.

GU22 Total Crimes (13 months)2,326
National Average per District2,628
vs National Average11% below average

Breakdown by Category

Violence & Sexual Offences818 (12% below avg)
Anti-social Behaviour393 (7% below avg)
Public Order220 (22% above avg)
Vehicle Crime85 (36% below avg)
Shoplifting153 (30% below avg)
Criminal Damage & Arson188 (2% below avg)
Burglary86 (10% below avg)
Other Theft187 (near avg)
Drugs59 (37% below avg)
Robbery23 (36% below avg)
Theft from Person9 (82% below avg)
Bicycle Theft29 (26% above avg)
Possession of Weapons27 (near avg)

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Woking

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Woking, council tax is managed by Woking. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1732.03
B£40,001 – £52,000£2020.70
C£52,001 – £68,000£2309.37
D£68,001 – £88,000£2598.04
E£88,001 – £120,000£3175.38
F£120,001 – £160,000£3752.72
G£160,001 – £320,000£4330.07
H£320,001+£5196.08

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Woking

50.2 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the GU22 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)15

Green Spaces in Woking

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in GU22 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

95% of residential postcodes in GU22 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.

Schools in Woking

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the GU22 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Outstanding schools (total)4
Primary2
Secondary1
Nursery0

Broadband in Woking

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for GU22 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

62.4 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the GU22 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)97.7%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)88.9%
Gigabit capable86.5%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.1%

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Energy Performance in Woking

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for GU22 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandC
Median EPC score70
Total rated properties9069

Homes in GU22 average EPC Band C. Compare energy deals for your new home →

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