GU18 5RQ is a sought-after residential area on Stonehill Road, 0.4km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU18 5RQ 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 19.4% 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 5RQ are sourced from Output Area E00156953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEHILL ROAD, GU18 5RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEHILL ROAD, GU18 5RQ.
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 5RQ — 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. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 401,000
Flat
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5RQ has low crime rates — 25 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
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
Connaught Junior School
Bagshot Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- BP Lightwater SF Connect1.0 km
- Brons News0.4 km
- Lightwater Newsagents1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- The Crossley Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.9 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.6 km
- Randalls0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.5 km
- Camberley5.1 km
- Sunningdale5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stonehill Road0.1 km
- Stonehill Road0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Badger Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185RQ · Data under Open Government Licence