GU18 5QU is a sought-after residential area on Osborne Drive, 0.5km 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 5QU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 5QU are sourced from Output Area E00156961 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSBORNE DRIVE, GU18 5QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE DRIVE, GU18 5QU.
247
45
£ 65,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5QU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU18 5QU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £850k 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 5QU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 712,500
2 sales · Mean £ 712,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GU18 5QU has low crime rates — 7 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
Connaught Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.9 km
- Brons News0.7 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Crossley Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.8 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.8 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.8 km
- Randalls0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.3 km
- Camberley5.1 km
- Brookwood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Osborne Drive0.1 km
- Briar Avenue East0.1 km
- Ambleside Road West0.2 km
- Ambleside Road West0.2 km
- Blackthorn Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185QU · Data under Open Government Licence