Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

HEATHER WAY, GU26 6AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER WAY, GU26 6AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

403

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU26 6AN 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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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GU26 6AN's 51% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

GU26 6AN is a sought-after residential area on Heather Way, 0.2km from Hindhead in Hindhead. Administratively it sits within Hindhead ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. 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 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00157712 (shared with 17 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 GU26 6AN. 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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU26 6AN 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Other crime2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hindhead Service Station0.2 km
  • Cookie Bar0.3 km
  • Royal Parade Stores0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Twenty50.1 km
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Friars0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere2.8 km
  • Witley6.4 km
  • Liphook6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.2 km
  • Royal Parade0.3 km
  • Royal Parade0.3 km