GU18 5RJ is a sought-after residential area on Guildford Road, 0.6km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU18 5RJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £472k. 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 5RJ are sourced from Output Area E00156953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RJ.
286
40
£ 65,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in GU18 5RJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RJ. The average age is 40.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
6 sales · Mean £ 474,666
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5RJ has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
Hammond School
Connaught Junior School
Bagshot Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect0.9 km
- Brons News0.3 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
- The Crossley Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.1 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 Cafe0.7 km
- Randalls0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.5 km
- Sunningdale5.1 km
- Camberley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Stonehill Road0.2 km
- Stonehill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185RJ · Data under Open Government Licence