GU20 6BL is a sought-after residential area on Heydon Cottages, 0.6km from Updown Hill in Surrey Heath. Administratively it sits within Windlesham & Chobham ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU20, GU20 6BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k, down 53.8% 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 GU20 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00157097 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEYDON COTTAGES, GU20 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYDON COTTAGES, GU20 6BL.
305
48
£ 63,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU20 6BL 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.
Area Character
GU20 6BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £503k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £503k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU20 6BL. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 503,145
2 sales · Mean £ 503,145
Detached
£ 1,090,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,090,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
GU20 6BL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Windlesham Village Infant School
Lightwater Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Windlesham Wines0.6 km
- Hillview Newsagency0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Surrey Cricketers0.9 km
- Windlesham Club And Theatre0.4 km
- The Sun0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fieldhouse Coffee0.6 km
- Half Moon Windlesham0.2 km
- Rashoi Indian Cuisine0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Suttons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot1.7 km
- Sunningdale3.7 km
- Ascot4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory Lane0.1 km
- Rectory Lane0.1 km
- Hatton Hill0.4 km
- Hatton Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU206BL · Data under Open Government Licence