Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU26 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU26 6BQ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU26 6BQ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU26 6BQ's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £810k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

GU26 6BQ is a sought-after residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.8km from Hindhead in Waverley. Administratively it sits within Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU26, GU26 6BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £810k. 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 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00157675 (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 6BQ. 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

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

GU26 6BQ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Hindhead Service Station0.7 km
  • Kaighin & Daughter0.8 km
  • The Cabbage Patch0.8 km
  • Cookie Bar0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox & Pelican0.8 km
  • Grayshott Social Club1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Red Rose Tearoom0.7 km
  • The Bayleaf0.6 km
  • The Counter0.8 km
  • Cafe Twenty50.9 km
  • Himalayan Garden0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Famous Chef0.8 km
  • Friars0.9 km
  • Frankies0.8 km
  • Grayshott Kebab0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere2.6 km
  • Liphook5.9 km
  • Witley7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Headley Road0.3 km
  • Tarn Road0.4 km
  • Tarn Road0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Road0.4 km
  • Portsmouth Road0.4 km