Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

COLVILLE GARDENS, GU18 5QQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVILLE GARDENS, GU18 5QQ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5QQ 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.

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10/10
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Area Character

GU18 5QQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £822k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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

GU18 5QQ is a sought-after residential area on Colville Gardens, 1.1km from Donkey Town in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

For serious buyers, GU18 5QQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £822k, down 7.4% 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 5QQ are sourced from Output Area E00156959 (shared with 5 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 5QQ. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 945,000

9 sales · Mean £ 900,666

Flat

£ 555,000

3 sales · Mean £ 580,333

Semi-Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

GU18 5QQ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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.

Shoplifting48
Other theft19
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.9 km
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Hammond School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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Gordon's School

Outstanding939 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Lightwater SF Connect0.5 km
  • Brons News0.8 km
  • Cook0.4 km
  • Lightwater Newsagents0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lightwater Club0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Crossley Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Randalls0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.6 km
  • Brookwood5.3 km
  • Sunningdale5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Colville Gardens0.1 km
  • Colville Gardens0.1 km
  • Ambleside Road East0.3 km
  • Ambleside Road East0.3 km
  • Lightwater Road0.4 km