Goldsworth Park
Woking 005 · 7 sub-areas · 9,200 residents
Woking 005 sits within the borough of Woking in Surrey, home to around 9,200 people and a mix of families, commuters and home-owners. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,440 a month — slightly above the national average for a 2-bed, but considerably less than you'd pay for equivalent space closer to London. Nearly a third of residents work from home, which shapes the character of the area noticeably.
Goldsworth Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Woking — train into London runs in around 55 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Goldsworth Park?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,615 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Goldsworth Park in Woking
Living in Goldsworth Park
Woking 005 has the feel of a well-rooted Surrey commuter patch — owner-occupied in the majority, with enough families to keep the streets active during the day. Nearly 58% of households own their home, and around one in five children under 18 makes up the local population, so this isn't a transient renter's neighbourhood. It has a settled, residential quality that separates it from the more fluid feel of parts of inner London.
On cost, it sits in the middle of the Woking borough — not the cheapest pocket in Surrey, but far from the most expensive. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,440 a month, and a three-bedroom comes in around £1,753. Council tax (Band D) is £2,598 a year, which is in line with what you'd expect across Surrey. The median sale price of around £340,000 puts buying within reach for dual-income households, though you'd still need roughly four and a half years of saving for a deposit at typical local salaries.
The population skews across the age bands fairly evenly — about 23% are 35–49, which is the slightly dominant working-age group, but there's meaningful representation in every bracket from young families to over-65s. Roughly a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification. The area isn't particularly transient: the tenure and age mix both point to people who've chosen to put down roots here rather than passing through.
Getting to London takes around 54 minutes by rail — viable for a daily commute, though at that length it's a commitment. Almost half of residents (around 50%) travel by car, and a notable 34% work from home, which has clearly shaped what demand for the area looks like post-2020. The nearest rail station is roughly 2,400 metres away — about a 30-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle to it. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood varies locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Woking 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a solid, settled residential area with owner-occupation above 57%, low crime relative to the national rate, and good broadband infrastructure. It suits families and remote workers more than young renters looking for a lively urban scene. The commute to London is around 54 minutes by rail, which is manageable but not short.
- What is the rent in Woking 005?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,130 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,440, and a three-bedroom around £1,753. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents dipped slightly — about 1% — over the past year.
- Is Woking 005 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 65.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the less deprived half of the national deprivation index, which typically correlates with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Woking 005 to London?
- Around 54 minutes by public transport. Bear in mind the nearest rail station is about 2,400 metres away — roughly a 30-minute walk — so most residents drive or cycle to the station. Nearly half of all residents commute by car, and a third work from home entirely.
- Who lives in Woking 005?
- Mostly families and established owner-occupiers — 58% own their home, and nearly a quarter of the population is under 18. Around a third of residents hold a degree. It's a mixed-tenure neighbourhood with a moderate social housing share of about 20%.
- What schools are near Woking 005?
- There are 77 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,600 metres away. Check the Woking borough school finder for current ratings before making decisions.
- How much does it cost to buy a home in Woking 005?
- The median sale price is around £340,000. At typical local salaries, you'd need roughly four and a half years of saving to build a deposit. Residents here earn a median of around £38,000 a year, which makes buying a stretch but not impossible for dual-income households.