Is GU18 5NE a safe place to live?

Yes, GU18 5NE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GU18 5NE?

The population for the GU18 5NE area is approximately 286 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

KENWORTH GROVE, GU18 5NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENWORTH GROVE, GU18 5NE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

286

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10

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8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

GU18 5NE has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU18 5NE is a sought-after residential area on Kenworth Grove, 0.5km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU18 5NE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 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 5NE are sourced from Output Area E00156953 (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 5NE. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU18 5NE has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences22

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson7

Public order5

Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.3 km

Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.4 km

Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils0.8 km

Bagshot Infant School

Good160 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

BP Lightwater SF Connect1.0 km
Brons News0.4 km
Boots UK Ltd1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Lightwater Club1.0 km
The Red Lion0.7 km
The Crossley Club0.8 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-operative Group0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.2 km
Cinnamon Palace0.9 km
Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.7 km
Randalls0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bagshot1.5 km
Camberley5.1 km
Sunningdale5.2 km

Bus Stops

The Avenue0.2 km
Stonehill Road0.2 km
Stonehill Road0.2 km
The Avenue0.2 km
The Avenue0.3 km