GU18 5LE is a sought-after residential area on Barnett Lane, 0.9km 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 5LE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k. 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 5LE are sourced from Output Area E00156963 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNETT LANE, GU18 5LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNETT LANE, GU18 5LE.
299
45
£ 65,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5LE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5LE combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£451k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5LE. The average age is 45.2. 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
Detached
£ 542,500
6 sales · Mean £ 563,500
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
GU18 5LE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.5 km
- Camberley4.2 km
- Frimley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Corbett Drive0.2 km
- Corbett Drive0.3 km
- Sorrell Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185LE · Data under Open Government Licence