GU18 5QN is a sought-after residential area on Broom Field, 0.6km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5QN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 63.2% 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 5QN are sourced from Output Area E00156961 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOM FIELD, GU18 5QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOM FIELD, GU18 5QN.
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£ 65,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5QN 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
GU18 5QN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £346k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 63.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5QN. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 452,500
2 sales · Mean £ 452,500
Flat
£ 204,250
8 sales · Mean £ 205,975
Semi-Detached
£ 377,500
6 sales · Mean £ 391,666
Terraced
£ 321,000
3 sales · Mean £ 313,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GU18 5QN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.9 km
- Brons News0.9 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- The Crossley Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.9 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.9 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.9 km
- Randalls0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.4 km
- Camberley5.1 km
- Brookwood5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Osborne Drive0.1 km
- Briar Avenue East0.2 km
- Blackthorn Drive0.2 km
- Ambleside Road West0.3 km
- Lightwater Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185QN · Data under Open Government Licence