Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

GUILDFORD ROAD, GU18 5RP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

212

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5RP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GU18 5RP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £225k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU18 5RP is a sought-after residential area on Guildford Road, 1.0km 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 5RP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% 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: Average house prices are around £225k, up 41.9% 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 5RP are sourced from Output Area E00156948 (shared with 59 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 5RP. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 215,000

17 sales · Mean £ 217,794

Detached

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 456,305

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

GU18 5RP 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.

Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.4 km
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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.9 km
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Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lightwater Club0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.0 km
  • The Crossley Club0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Randalls0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.0 km
  • Sunningdale4.9 km
  • Camberley5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lovells Close0.2 km
  • Lovells Close0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • Ambleside Road East0.4 km