Forge End Woking
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU21), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44600447.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Woking costs £2,598 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woking, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woking Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hillview Medical Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 395 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Woking in 2026-27: Band D £2,598 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,732 | £2,021 | £2,309 | £2,598 | £3,175 | £3,753 | £4,330 | £5,196 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 1,870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1-7 Victoria Way and 1-29 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6JZ, not permissioned (60 m)
- Church Gate, 9 -11 Church Street West, Woking, GU21 6DJ, permissioned (100 m)
- 30-32 Woking Railway and Athletic Club, Systems House, Bridge House, Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT, pending decision (160 m)
- Goldsworth Road, GU21 6JT: up to 929 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 2-24 and 13-28 Commercial Way and High Street, Woking, GU21 6BW: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 5 to 51 Middle Walk, Woking, GU21 6XT: up to 7 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- New Central Extension (Coal Yard/Aggregates Yard) adjacent to the Railway Line: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- The former Goldsworth Arms Public House, Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6LQ: up to 43 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU21 6DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU21 6HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU21 6DB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU21 6HT | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woking 6.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Worplesdon 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| West Byfleet 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street West Woking | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weybridge Ferry Landing | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shoppers Car Park (Green Zone) | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillview Medical Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alestone Dental Centre | 220 m |
| Hospital | Woking Hospital | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Woking Police Station | 330 m |
| Cash machines | 9 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Goldsworth Park | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woking Park 13 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horsell and Woking Cricket Club 1.7 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Tracious Lane Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bell barrow and disc barrow on Horsell Common | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Bell barrow on Horsell Common immediately east of Monument Road | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horsell Moor | Wood | 310 m north |
| Chestnut Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Horsell Common | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Tracious Copse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Westfield Common | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Monument Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 25 |
25 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Woking: see them on the Woking page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horsell Village School | Primary | 4–7 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maybury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldsworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsell CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woking High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sythwood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woking College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kingfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Fuel Cafe GU21 6HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Premier Inn GU21 6HT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Woking Superbowl GU21 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| McDonalds GU21 6LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Cafe Lisboa GU21 6JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Cake Inn Woking GU21 6DD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Pochettino GU21 6JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Soya Korean & Japanese Restaurant GU21 6JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sokury GU21 6JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Plc GU21 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Woking Local GU21 6JY | Retailers - other | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Welcome Church GU21 6DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Sostrene Grene GU21 6BU | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Gail's Bakery Woking GU21 6XR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Papa Johns GU21 6LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 155 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (227); On or near Supermarket (78); On or near Church Street West (37); On or near High Street (34); On or near Oaks Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 62% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Church Street West · Goldsworth Road · Jubilee Square · Oaks Road · Butts Road · Commercial Way · Victoria Way · Victoria Way · The Peacocks Centre · The Broadway · Poole Road · Middle Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.