Living and working in Woking

The modern town on Woking grew rapidly after the development of the railway in the 19th century, and the last 20 years in particular have seen further investment in the Borough, particularly in retail, entertainment and leisure facilities.

With its combination of attractive environment, excellent transport links and high standards of education and workforce skills, the Borough is a considered a high quality place in which to live and work.  This is further enhanced by its reputation as the most energy-efficient local authority in the UK.

Woking Borough is made up of nine neighbourhood areas, covering 14 residential communities including the town centre, and contains approximately 40,000 households.  These areas are completely surrounded by green belt land and attractive areas areas of countryside.

You can find out more about the Borough by taking a look at the Woking Magazine, which is delivered to all households in the Borough.  If you'd like to receive a copy by post, please contact us.