GU7 1AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Godalming in Godalming. Administratively it sits within Godalming Central and Ockford ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU7, GU7 1AE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU7 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00157606 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU7 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU7 1AE.
408
40
£ 64,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU7 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU7 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU7 1AE. The average age is 40.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU7 1AE has low crime rates — 40 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
The Wharf Nursery School
Moss Lane School
Godalming Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Busbridge Infant School
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Londis Ockford Road0.6 km
- Amy Lou's0.0 km
- Argos0.3 km
- Arthouse Unlimited0.3 km
- Godalming Fish0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Godalming Cafe0.5 km
- Huskins0.1 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- The Godalming Food Company0.4 km
- The Journalist Coffee0.4 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Godalming Kebab0.5 km
- Oriental Chef0.4 km
- Deep Blue0.1 km
- Sushi Daily0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Fox And Finch0.5 km
- The Borough Hall0.1 km
- The Charterhouse Arms0.7 km
- The Volunteer0.0 km
- The Jack Phillips0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Godalming0.7 km
- Farncombe1.4 km
- Milford (Surrey)3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.0 km
- The Square0.1 km
- Borough Hall0.1 km
- Croft Road Turn0.2 km
- Croft Road Turn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU71AE · Data under Open Government Licence