Area Analysis Waverley, South East

GU8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GU8 postcode area.

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Population

17,339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU8's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £637k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £637k. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.

home £637,812 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU8 is a postcode district in Waverley, South East, covering 656 active and 204 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GU8 (14%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes GU8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GU8 are around £637k, down 25.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GU8 at 141 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 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 GU8 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 / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences768
Anti-social behaviour408
Public order238
Criminal damage and arson236
Burglary213

school Local Schools

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Milford School

Good175 pupils
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St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Good79 pupils
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Witley CofE Controlled Infant School

Good89 pupils
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St James CofE Aided Primary School

Good196 pupils
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The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School

Good322 pupils
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Rodborough

Good883 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good225 pupils
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St Dominic's School

Good146 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Cyder House Inn
  • Elstead Royal British Legion
  • The Crown Inn
  • The Dog and Pheasant
  • The Golden Fleece
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Chiddingfold Golf Club
  • Elliott's Coffee Shop
  • Milford Golf Club
  • Mill at Elstead
  • Restaurant at Squires Garden Centre
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ripping Yarns
  • Roots to Fruits CIC
  • Shackleford Village Shop & Post Office
  • Broken Spur Garage
  • Butter and Cream Cakes
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ednas Delights
  • Elstead Fish Bar
  • Sinclairs Fish & Chip Shop
  • Zoo Cafe
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express