GU18 5RA is a sought-after residential area on Guildford Road, 0.9km 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 5RA offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £558k, down 28.5% 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 5RA are sourced from Output Area E00156965 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RA.
320
42
£ 65,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5RA 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 5RA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £558k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £558k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 28.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RA. The average age is 42.5. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,500
10 sales · Mean £ 511,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5RA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
Hammond School
Connaught Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.3 km
- Brons News0.3 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Crossley Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.5 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.2 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Randalls0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.0 km
- Sunningdale5.0 km
- Camberley5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lovells Close0.1 km
- Lovells Close0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- Ambleside Road East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185RA · Data under Open Government Licence