Area Analysis Waverley, South East

GU5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GU5 postcode area.

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Population

11,188

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 57,525 /yr

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Employed

47%

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
4/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU5 combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£534k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £534k. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

home £534,942 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU5 is a postcode district in Waverley, South East, covering 393 active and 184 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GU5 (26%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes GU5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GU5 are around £534k, down 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GU5 at 140 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 GU5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences556
Anti-social behaviour221
Public order159
Criminal damage and arson155
Other theft130

school Local Schools

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Church Crookham Junior School

Outstanding582 pupils
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Heatherside Infant School

Outstanding285 pupils
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Fleet Infant School

Good266 pupils
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Heatherside Junior School

Outstanding407 pupils
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Tweseldown Infant School

Good350 pupils
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Tavistock Infant School

Good234 pupils
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Velmead Junior School

Good415 pupils
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Calthorpe Park School

Good1435 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barnett Hill Country House Hotel
  • Gate Street Barn
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Gomshall Village Sports and Social Club
  • The Compasses Inn
  • The Drummond At Albury
  • The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining
  • The White Horse
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Albury Sports Club
  • Hillys Tea Shop
  • Hurtwood Inn Bar and Restaurant
  • Kinghams
  • The Dabbling Duck
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Welcome
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kingfish
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Albury Village Store
  • Manuka Products UK
  • Peaslake Village Stores
  • Pratts Store
  • Shere Delights
  • + 12 more