Is GU23 6DL a safe place to live?

Yes, GU23 6DL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GU23 6DL?

The population for the GU23 6DL area is approximately 264 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

NEWARK LANE, GU23 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWARK LANE, GU23 6DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

264

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU23 6DL 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.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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10/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU23 6DL — age 51, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU23 6DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newark Lane, 1.1km from Ripley in Ripley (Guildford). Administratively it sits within Lovelace ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU23 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00155363 (shared with 14 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 GU23 6DL. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

GU23 6DL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Seven Stars Public House0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Woking (Main)3.9 km
Clandon4.2 km
West Byfleet4.3 km

Bus Stops

Seven Stars0.1 km
Seven Stars0.1 km