GU26 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Hindhead Road, 0.8km from Hindhead in Waverley. Administratively it sits within Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
For serious buyers, GU26 6BB is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00157675 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6BB.
323
40
£ 58,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU26 6BB 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
GU26 6BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU26 6BB. The average age is 40.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
Detached
£ 920,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,366,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
GU26 6BB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hindhead Service Station0.7 km
- Cookie Bar1.0 km
- Royal Parade Stores0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Twenty50.8 km
- The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Friars1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haslemere2.1 km
- Liphook6.2 km
- Witley6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Longdown Cottages0.0 km
- Longdown Cottages0.1 km
- Polecat Hill Turn0.4 km
- Polecat Hill Turn0.4 km
- Tyndalls0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU266BB · Data under Open Government Licence