GU6 7BD is a safe, established residential area on Sherrydon, 0.9km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU6 7BD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00157412 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERRYDON, GU6 7BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERRYDON, GU6 7BD.
259
42
£ 55,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU6 7BD 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
GU6 7BD has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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 7BD. The average age is 42.2. 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
Flat
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,666
Semi-Detached
£ 318,000
2 sales · Mean £ 318,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU6 7BD has low crime rates — 12 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
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School
Park Mead Primary
Glebelands School
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Specialist Trust
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Karen Miller-Ward Ltd0.9 km
- Norley Farm0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cranleigh Fish0.9 km
- IRepair Vape Shop and Off Licence0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Spice0.6 km
- Cranleigh Golf and Country Club0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Fettling Room0.6 km
- Browns Surrey Gin & Tea Bar1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Richard Onslow0.9 km
- The Three Horseshoes0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moooh! Ice Cream0.6 km
- New Lotus House1.0 km
- Cranleigh Fish Bar0.3 km
- Forbidden City0.5 km
- Seafare1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chilworth8.5 km
- Gomshall8.6 km
- Shalford9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Parkhouse Cottages0.1 km
- Killicks0.1 km
- Killicks0.1 km
- Parkhouse Cottages0.1 km
- Summerlands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU67BD · Data under Open Government Licence