Living in Woking
Woking is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 101,129 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 5%, #17 of 387), couples without children (DINKs) (top 10%, #34 of 362), city lovers (top 10%, #36 of 363).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Woking
- It is part of Greater London, 37 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 51 min and sets around 15:56; in late June it sets around 21:22.
How Woking ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #98 of 378 | #21 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #318 of 387 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #220 of 378 | #24 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #153 of 378 | #20 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #83 of 378 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #50 of 378 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #165 of 387 | #33 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #45 of 368 | #11 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #46 of 367 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #34 of 362 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #277 of 387 | #23 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #135 of 368 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #56 of 361 | #9 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #124 of 354 | #22 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #294 of 378 | #42 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 30 | #331 of 388 | #46 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #36 of 363 | #6 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #17 of 387 | #8 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #42 of 378 | #26 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #263 of 388 | #46 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #236 of 388 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #338 of 388 | #55 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #301 of 388 | #50 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #62 of 388 | #11 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #174 of 388 | #35 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 51 | #252 of 388 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #119 of 368 | #11 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Guildford 8 km
- Runnymede 9 km
- Surrey Heath 10 km
- Elmbridge 14 km
- Spelthorne 14 km
- Rushmoor 15 km
- Bracknell Forest 16 km
- Mole Valley 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.