Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

POLESDEN LANE, GU23 6DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLESDEN LANE, GU23 6DX.

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

51

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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 6DX 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU23 6DX's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £930k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU23, GU23 6DX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £930k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU23 6DX 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 6DX. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 770,000

3 sales · Mean £ 790,833

Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

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

GU23 6DX 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.

Other crime2
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pinnocks Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • Toby Cottage Restaurant1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Seven Stars Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clandon3.9 km
  • Woking (Main)4.0 km
  • West Byfleet4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Seven Stars0.3 km
  • Seven Stars0.3 km