Area Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

GU18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GU18 postcode area.

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Population

6,543

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 66,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£706k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £706k. Property prices are trending up 29.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU18 is a postcode district in Surrey Heath, South East, covering 144 active and 93 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GU18 (20%) is characterised by a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes GU18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GU18 are around £706k, up 29.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across GU18 is moderate at 101 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GU18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences198
Anti-social behaviour100
Shoplifting80
Other theft70
Vehicle crime57

school Local Schools

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Hammond School

Good326 pupils
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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crossley Club
  • The Red Lion
  • Lightwater Club
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • BP Lightwater SF Connect
  • Brons News
  • Cook
  • Lightwater Newsagents
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Adriatico Authentic Italian Food
  • Cinnamon Palace
  • Mei's Kitchen
  • Oysters Fish & Chip Shop
  • Papa Johns Pizza
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe
  • Randalls