GU18 5RB is a sought-after residential area on Guildford Road, 0.8km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5RB is 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 29.4% 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 5RB are sourced from Output Area E00156965 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RB.
320
42
£ 65,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5RB 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 5RB's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 29.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RB. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,000
2 sales · Mean £ 675,000
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 446,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5RB has low crime rates — 42 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 Connect0.5 km
- Brons News0.1 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Crossley Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.3 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.4 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Randalls0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.9 km
- Sunningdale5.0 km
- Camberley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lovells Close0.0 km
- Lovells Close0.1 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- The Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185RB · Data under Open Government Licence