Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

KESWICK DRIVE, GU18 5XE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESWICK DRIVE, GU18 5XE.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5XE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

GU18 5XE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £590k, 99% 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.

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

GU18 5XE is a sought-after residential area on Keswick Drive, 0.9km 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 5XE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 99% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k, up 1.1% 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 5XE are sourced from Output Area E00156958 (shared with 4 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 5XE. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,500

18 sales · Mean £ 577,055

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

GU18 5XE has low crime rates — 27 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 offences21
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.6 km
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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.9 km
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Gordon's School

Outstanding939 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Lightwater SF Connect0.3 km
  • Brons News0.6 km
  • Cook0.3 km
  • Lightwater Newsagents0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.8 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • Cinnamon Palace0.3 km
  • Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Randalls0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.4 km
  • Sunningdale5.3 km
  • Brookwood5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ambleside Road East0.1 km
  • Ambleside Road East0.1 km
  • Colville Gardens0.2 km
  • Colville Gardens0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km