GU18 5QZ is a sought-after residential area on Marshwood Road, 1.1km from Donkey Town in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5QZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k, up 11.6% 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 5QZ are sourced from Output Area E00156956 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHWOOD ROAD, GU18 5QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHWOOD ROAD, GU18 5QZ.
308
44
£ 65,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5QZ 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 5QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £453k, 94% 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 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5QZ. The average age is 44.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 435,000
2 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Detached
£ 450,000
7 sales · Mean £ 450,285
Semi-Detached
£ 472,000
3 sales · Mean £ 458,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5QZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gordon's School
Lightwater Village School
Hammond School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.6 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- The Crossley Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mei's Kitchen0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.7 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Randalls0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.9 km
- Sunningdale5.0 km
- Brookwood5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Blackstroud Lane West0.2 km
- Blackstroud Lane West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185QZ · Data under Open Government Licence