GU18 5RS is a sought-after residential area on Lovells Close, 0.9km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5RS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 £752k. 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 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00156964 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVELLS CLOSE, GU18 5RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELLS CLOSE, GU18 5RS.
325
42
£ 65,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5RS 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
GU18 5RS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £752k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £752k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5RS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 672,000
4 sales · Mean £ 662,250
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
Terraced
£ 467,500
1 sales · Mean £ 467,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5RS 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 Connect0.4 km
- Brons News0.2 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Lightwater Newsagents0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lightwater Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Crossley Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.5 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
- Cinnamon Palace0.3 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Randalls0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.9 km
- Sunningdale4.9 km
- Camberley5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lovells Close0.1 km
- Lovells Close0.1 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- War Memorial0.4 km
- The Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185RS · Data under Open Government Licence