Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

CORBETT DRIVE, GU18 5LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORBETT DRIVE, GU18 5LA.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5LA 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5LA combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£389k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £389k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

GU18 5LA is a sought-after residential area on Corbett Drive, 0.6km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU18, GU18 5LA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 3.7% 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 GU18 5LA are sourced from Output Area E00156946 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5LA. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 402,000

1 sales · Mean £ 402,000

Semi-Detached

£ 370,750

4 sales · Mean £ 376,125

Terraced

£ 348,000

3 sales · Mean £ 359,333

Detached

£ 561,000

1 sales · Mean £ 561,000

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

GU18 5LA has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs8
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4

school Local Schools

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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils1.2 km
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Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.3 km
  • Camberley4.4 km
  • Brookwood5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Corbett Drive0.1 km
  • Corbett Drive0.1 km
  • Sorrell Drive0.2 km
  • Macdonald Road0.3 km
  • Briar Avenue West0.4 km