GU18 5PJ is a sought-after residential area on The Willows, 1.2km from Donkey Town in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU18, GU18 5PJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 5PJ are sourced from Output Area E00156952 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WILLOWS, GU18 5PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, GU18 5PJ.
285
44
£ 65,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5PJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £685k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5PJ. The average age is 44.3. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 655,000
6 sales · Mean £ 665,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU18 5PJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
Gordon's School
Hammond School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.4 km
- Brons News1.0 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- The Crossley Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mei's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.5 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Randalls0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.7 km
- Sunningdale5.0 km
- Brookwood5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blackstroud Lane West0.2 km
- Blackstroud Lane West0.2 km
- War Memorial0.4 km
- War Memorial0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185PJ · Data under Open Government Licence