GU16 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Lynwood Drive, 0.6km from Mytchett in Ash and Ash Vale. Administratively it sits within Mytchett & Deepcut ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU16, GU16 6BU offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 16.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GU16 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00156980 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNWOOD DRIVE, GU16 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWOOD DRIVE, GU16 6BU.
356
36
£ 61,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU16 6BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU16 6BU combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£369k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU16 6BU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
9 sales · Mean £ 343,611
Semi-Detached
£ 358,500
4 sales · Mean £ 373,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU16 6BU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
South Farnborough Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mytchett Community Centre0.5 km
- The Miners Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eat Well Cafe0.5 km
- Spice Lounge0.4 km
- Canal Cafe0.3 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Frimley Lodge Park0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mytchett Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Mytchett Tandoori0.8 km
- Sea King0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mytchett Newsagents0.4 km
- BP Mytchett SF Connect0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Welcome Mytchett0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Camp1.7 km
- Ash Vale1.9 km
- Farnborough2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.3 km
- Crossroads0.4 km
- Crossroads0.4 km
- Convenience Store0.4 km
- Convenience Store0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU166BU · Data under Open Government Licence