GU20 6DA is a sought-after residential area on Down Cottages, 0.5km from Windlesham in Windlesham. Administratively it sits within Windlesham & Chobham ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU20 6DA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £885k, down 13.2% 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 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00157103 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWN COTTAGES, GU20 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN COTTAGES, GU20 6DA.
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43
£ 63,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU20 6DA 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 6DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £885k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £885k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU20 6DA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 952,500
2 sales · Mean £ 952,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU20 6DA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lightwater Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Windlesham Wines0.6 km
- Hillview Newsagency0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Surrey Cricketers0.8 km
- The Sun0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fieldhouse Coffee0.9 km
- Half Moon Windlesham1.0 km
- Rashoi Indian Cuisine0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Suttons0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.3 km
- Sunningdale3.8 km
- Longcross5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Thorndown Lane0.2 km
- Thorndown Lane0.2 km
- Post Office0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU206DA · Data under Open Government Licence