Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RE.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GU18 5RE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 70% 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 down 6.6% year-on-year.

home £463,714 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU18 5RE is a sought-after residential area on Guildford Road, 0.7km 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 5RE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, down 6.6% 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 5RE are sourced from Output Area E00156966 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RE. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

2 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

7 sales · Mean £ 411,714

Terraced

£ 545,000

2 sales · Mean £ 545,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU18 5RE has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.1 km
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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils1.1 km
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Bagshot Infant School

Good160 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Lightwater SF Connect0.7 km
  • Brons News0.1 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Lightwater Newsagents0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lightwater Club0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Crossley Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.1 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Palace0.6 km
  • Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Randalls0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot1.7 km
  • Sunningdale5.1 km
  • Camberley5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.0 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Lovells Close0.2 km
  • Lovells Close0.3 km