Cost of Living in Woking
South East
Town
Surrey, EnglandPopulation: 105,000
Average House Price
£401.7k
+39% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,565
-4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,310/mo
+9% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,074Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£76.03/ mo
House Prices in Woking
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£401,740
Detached£625,400
Semi-detached£397,500
Terraced£333,900
Flat / Apartment£249,100
House prices in Woking have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Woking
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,565
Mean£42,588
Median hourly rate£18.06/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,662
Upper quartile (75th)£50,505
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-3.8%
£1,474 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Woking
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Woking each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,310 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £173 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £196 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £288 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £160 |
| Estimated Total | £2,338 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Woking
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£76.03
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.51
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£196
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Woking
- What is the average house price in Woking?
- The average house price in Woking is £401,740, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £625,400, while flats and apartments average £249,100. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Woking?
- The median annual salary in Woking is £37,565, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,474 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,662 (lower quartile) to £50,505 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Woking?
- Average monthly rent in Woking is £1,310 per month. Rents have increased by +3.5% over the past year.
- Is Woking an affordable place to live?
- Woking is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 42% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,310, while the median annual salary is £37,565 (approximately £3,130 per month before tax).
- How does Woking compare to London?
- The average house price in Woking is £401,740, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Woking costs around 73% of London prices, making it £149,260 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,310 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Woking?
- House prices in Woking are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £401,740 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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