St John's
Woking 009 · 4 sub-areas · 6,817 residents
Woking 009 is a residential pocket of Woking in Surrey's South East, home to around 6,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,440 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a 2-bed but reflective of Surrey's premium over much of England. Nearly seven in ten residents own their home, giving the area a settled, owner-occupied feel.
St John's is a mid-density neighbourhood of Woking in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in St John's?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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St John's in Woking
Living in St John's
This part of Woking sits firmly in commuter-belt Surrey territory — the kind of neighbourhood where the population skews slightly older, most households own rather than rent, and working from home has become the dominant mode. Around 41% of residents work from home, one of the higher shares you'll find anywhere, which shapes the day-to-day rhythm considerably. It's quieter on weekday mornings than you might expect given the proximity to London.
Costs here are firmly mid-Surrey. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,440 a month, and a three-bedroom pushes up to roughly £1,750 — above the UK median but well short of inner London prices. Rents actually edged down slightly over the past year, a rare trend in the South East. The median property sale price sits at around £456,000, meaning a deposit takes an estimated six years to save on a typical local salary — challenging, but not the worst picture in the commuter belt.
The people here are a fairly settled mix. Nearly 70% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage, and the largest age groups are the 35–49 bracket and the under-18s — pointing to a significant share of family households. About 38% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, slightly above the national average. The ethnic diversity index sits at 22.7, reflecting a predominantly UK-born population (around 84%) with some international community presence.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away — about a 30-minute walk or a short drive. Car use is high at 48% of residents commuting by car, which is characteristic of suburban Surrey. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: around 58% of the area is within walkable distance of green space, with the nearest park just 293 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Woking 009 a nice place to live?
- For owner-occupiers and remote workers, it's a strong option. The crime rate is well below the national average at around 54 per 1,000 residents, greenspace is easily accessible, and broadband is fully gigabit-capable. The trade-off is that nearby school ratings are mixed, and costs are firmly above the UK median.
- What is the rent in Woking 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,130 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,440, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,750. Rents edged down about 1.1% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Woking 009 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate here is around 54 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, compared to a UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It sits in deprivation decile 8 out of 10, meaning it's in the less-deprived half of England — a good indicator of stable neighbourhood conditions.
- What's the commute from Woking 009 to London?
- By public transport — rail or bus — it's just over an hour to London, at around 61 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.4 km away (a roughly 30-minute walk or short drive). Many residents work from home; around 41% do so, reducing the commute question altogether.
- Who lives in Woking 009?
- Mostly settled, owner-occupied families. Around 70% of households own their home, and the largest groups are the 35–49 age bracket and under-18s. About 38% hold a degree-level qualification. The area is predominantly UK-born (84%) with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 22.7.
- What schools are near Woking 009?
- There are 39 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 595 metres away, so strong options do exist close by.
- How much is council tax in Woking 009?
- Council tax for a Band D property comes to £2,598 a year — around £217 a month. That's the combined borough and county charge and is broadly in line with Surrey averages.