GU26 6BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Nutcombe in Waverley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
Day-to-day life in GU26 6BL has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waverley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 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 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00157674 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU26 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU26 6BL.
212
32
£ 58,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU26 6BL combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 6BL. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU26 6BL has low crime rates — 4 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.
school Local Schools
Woolmer Hill School
Shottermill Junior School
Shottermill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Woolmer Hill Sports Association1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bayleaf0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haslemere2.2 km
- Liphook5.3 km
- Witley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Pitfold0.4 km
- High Pitfold0.4 km
- Honey Hanger0.5 km
- Honey Hanger0.5 km
- Portsmouth Road Junction0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU266BL · Data under Open Government Licence