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.
COLVILLE GARDENS, GU18 5QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLVILLE GARDENS, GU18 5QQ.
292
50
£ 65,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
Hammond School
Gordon's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.5 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- Randalls0.5 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
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Postcode Profile: GU185QQ · Data under Open Government Licence