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.
CORBETT DRIVE, GU18 5LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORBETT DRIVE, GU18 5LA.
290
53
£ 65,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
Connaught Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: GU185LA · Data under Open Government Licence