GU18 5QS is a sought-after residential area on Shrublands Drive, 0.6km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU18, GU18 5QS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k. 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 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00156957 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHRUBLANDS DRIVE, GU18 5QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHRUBLANDS DRIVE, GU18 5QS.
321
47
£ 65,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5QS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU18 5QS's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £630k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5QS. The average age is 47.1. 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
£ 580,000
4 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GU18 5QS has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
Connaught Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.7 km
- Brons News0.6 km
- Cook0.6 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- The Crossley Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.7 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.6 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.9 km
- Randalls0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.3 km
- Camberley5.3 km
- Brookwood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Briar Avenue East0.1 km
- Osborne Drive0.2 km
- Blackthorn Drive0.3 km
- Lightwater Road0.3 km
- Lightwater Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185QS · Data under Open Government Licence