GU18 5AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5AF is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 GU18 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00156966 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU18 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU18 5AF.
298
42
£ 65,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GU18 5AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5AF. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5AF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
Hammond School
Connaught Junior School
Bagshot Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.7 km
- Brons News0.2 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- The Crossley Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.1 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.7 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.8 km
- Randalls0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.7 km
- Sunningdale5.1 km
- Camberley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Lovells Close0.3 km
- Stonehill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185AF · Data under Open Government Licence