GU6 7AU is a safe, established residential area on Thistley Lane, 0.7km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU6 7AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00157410 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THISTLEY LANE, GU6 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLEY LANE, GU6 7AU.
497
38
£ 55,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU6 7AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, GU6 7AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU6 7AU. The average age is 37.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 383,333
Terraced
£ 320,500
1 sales · Mean £ 320,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU6 7AU has low crime rates — 17 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
Glebelands School
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Specialist Trust
Park Mead Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Karen Miller-Ward Ltd0.8 km
- Norley Farm0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cranleigh Fish0.7 km
- Cranleigh News0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Spice0.7 km
- Aliment Juicery Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Cranleigh Golf and Country Club0.9 km
- Curry Inn 840.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The White Hart0.6 km
- The Cranley on the Common1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Richard Onslow0.7 km
- The Three Horseshoes0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Moooh! Ice Cream0.7 km
- New Lotus House0.7 km
- Village Grill0.8 km
- Cranleigh Fish Bar0.8 km
- Forbidden City0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chilworth8.1 km
- Gomshall8.6 km
- Shalford9.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Ridings0.1 km
- The Ridings0.1 km
- The Ridings0.1 km
- The Riding0.1 km
- The Riding0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU67AU · Data under Open Government Licence