GU6 7AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU6 7AB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00157417 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU6 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU6 7AB.
224
50
£ 55,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU6 7AB has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU6 7AB. The average age is 50.5. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU6 7AB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School
Glebelands School
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
Park Mead Primary
St Joseph's Specialist Trust
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Karen Miller-Ward Ltd0.4 km
- Norley Farm0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cranleigh Fish0.4 km
- Cranleigh News0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Spice0.1 km
- Aliment Juicery Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Curry Inn 840.8 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Richard Onslow0.5 km
- The Three Horseshoes0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Moooh! Ice Cream0.1 km
- New Lotus House0.5 km
- Village Grill0.8 km
- Cranleigh Fish Bar0.8 km
- Forbidden City0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chilworth8.7 km
- Gomshall9.1 km
- Shalford9.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Park Road0.1 km
- Cranleigh Hospital0.2 km
- St Nicholas Avenue0.2 km
- St Nicholas Avenue0.2 km
- New Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU67AB · Data under Open Government Licence