GU6 7AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Drakes Close, 0.5km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU6 7AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00157411 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAKES CLOSE, GU6 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKES CLOSE, GU6 7AF.
289
52
£ 55,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU6 7AF 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU6 7AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU6 7AF. The average age is 52.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU6 7AF 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 Hart0.1 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 Bar0.7 km
- Forbidden City0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chilworth8.6 km
- Gomshall9.0 km
- Shalford9.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Park Road0.1 km
- St Nicholas Avenue0.2 km
- St Nicholas Avenue0.2 km
- Cranleigh Hospital0.2 km
- New Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU67AF · Data under Open Government Licence