GU26 6AA is a sought-after residential area on Hindhead Road, 0.1km from Hindhead in Hindhead. Administratively it sits within Hindhead ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
Day-to-day life in GU26 6AA has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 GU26 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00157712 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6AA.
403
40
£ 58,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU26 6AA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, GU26 6AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU26 6AA. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
7 sales · Mean £ 227,778
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU26 6AA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hindhead Service Station0.2 km
- Cookie Bar0.2 km
- Royal Parade Stores0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Twenty50.1 km
- The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Friars0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haslemere2.9 km
- Witley6.5 km
- Liphook6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Royal Parade0.2 km
- Royal Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU266AA · Data under Open Government Licence