Authority → Woking

Woking Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Woking in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

103,900

Population

5.6%

Unqualified

3.0%

Unemployment

£39,863

Salary

£590,331

Property

Quick answer: Woking is a local authority in England. The population of Woking is 103,900. The population per square mile of Woking is 4,224. The average salary in Woking is £39,863 per year. The average property price in Woking is £590,331.


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Woking Demographics


The population of Woking is 103,900. The population per square mile of Woking is 4,224. The population has increased by 3,900 in the past year. The population has increased by 21,900 since 1981.


There are more females in Woking. They account for 50.3% of the population.


Woking Employment


78.6% of the people in Woking are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Woking is 3.0%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Woking Student Population


The student population of Woking is 5,700. Students account for 41.3% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


97.2% of the people in Woking have an NVQ1 qualification. 87.3% have an NVQ2 qualification. 75.9% have an NVQ3 qualification. 59.4% have an NVQ4 qualification.


5.6% of the people in Woking have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Woking Economy


There are 4,870 businesses in Woking. 90.5% are micro businesses. 7.7% are small businesses. 1.5% are medium businesses. 0.3% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Woking are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Woking Salary


The average salary in Woking is £39,863 per year. Males earn 25.5% more.


Salaries in Woking are 19.41% more than the national average of £33,384.


Woking Property


The average property price in Woking is £590,331. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Woking: £1,073,276 for detached houses. £559,907 for semi-detached houses. £444,955 for terrace houses. £283,186 for flats.