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The Borough of Woking is a local government district located 25 miles south west of Central London in the centre of Surrey. Woking railway station is where several main lines converge; trains arrive on different lines from Basingstoke, Aldershot and Portsmouth, all heading to London Waterloo. This has made Woking very popular with those who commute into London because of the high frequency of trains - up to 15 per hour with the quickest taking just 24 minutes.
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A thriving community of commutable towns and villages, the Borough of Woking is favoured for its excellent transport links into Central London.
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In recent years, the town of Woking itself has seen significant investment and has taken on a brighter, more contemporary look as regeneration takes effect. Shopping areas have been expanded, upgraded and reconnected and there are several public art installations in the town centre. Jubilee Square, with a European café culture ambience and elegant planting has been unveiled to great acclaim.
Woking has 8th century origins but really developed with the arrival of the Basingstoke Canal in the 18th century and the railway in the early 19th century. Both continue to benefit the town as the canal now boasts scenic stretches of cycle routes and walking towpaths along with boating and fishing spots, including Byfleet Boat club.
The Borough of Woking offers a fantastic variety of homes, from modest one-bedroom apartments to sprawling six bedroom detached properties set in acres of land. Areas such as Hook Heath and The Hockering remain a draw for buyers wanting a larger home with easy access to local amenities and the many outdoor spaces.
Woking is also a fantastic area for families thanks to the excellent schooling and the variety of property available. With an overall average price of £536,869 over the last year, Woking possesses properties for all kinds of buyers. The majority of properties sold in Woking during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £895,902, with terraced properties fetching £415,802. And perhaps for the first time buyer, or those looking for something a bit different, a wide range of apartments are also available with an average cost of £268,165. [Stat Source: Rightmove 21 January 2025]
A village to the east of the Borough, close to the River Wey and favoured for both its golf course and close proximity to the rail station in nearby West Byfleet. The Anchor pub is a popular location for those visiting the area and the nearby Pyrford Marina is a great place to see a collection of narrow boats using the waterways nearby.
This Surrey village has prospered over the years from the arrival of a main line train station and today the station continues to be a major draw for people moving into the area. It defines West Byfleet as a popular commuter village, with typically 4 trains leaving per hour into Central London.
West Byfleet and the surrounding areas are perfect for those looking for a slightly quieter lifestyle, but still require good connections to the city. With a wide array of property types available, there is sure to be something for everyone.
House prices in West Byfleet have an overall average of £728,875 over the last year. With the majority of properties sold being detached, selling for an average price of £1,178,968. Flats sold for an average of £282,673, with terraced properties fetching £481,667. So a real mixture of price points on offer to suit all kinds of buyer, from first time buyers, to those looking to up or downsize. [Stat Source: Rightmove 21 January 2025]
Served by Byfleet and New Haw railway station, the village of Byfleet is located to the far east of the Borough of Woking. Byfleet grew substantially because of its close proximity to Brooklands when aircraft manufacturing was at its height during WWI. Byfleet was on the route for the Olympic Cycle Race in the 2012 Olympics and to this day sees the annual charity race Prudential Ride London pass through the village.
Woking railway station is where several main lines converge; trains arrive on different lines from Basingstoke, Aldershot and Portsmouth, all heading to London Waterloo. This has made Woking very popular with those who commute into London because of the high frequency of trains, with up to 15 per hour; the quickest takes just 24 minutes. The surrounding villages are also well served by Brookwood, West Byfleet and Worplesdon railway stations.
Road transport links nearby are excellent with the A3, M25 and M3 in close proximity, giving easy access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as central London and the south coast. Thankfully neither are within earshot from properties in the Woking borough.
Regular bus routes run through the borough and with Heathrow Airport nearby and a regular National Express Coach service right to the terminal.
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