GU7 1AU is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Godalming in Godalming. Administratively it sits within Godalming Central and Ockford ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU7 1AU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU7 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00157618 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, GU7 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GU7 1AU.
388
41
£ 64,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU7 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GU7 1AU — age 41, 36% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU7 1AU. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU7 1AU has low crime rates — 44 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
Moss Lane School
The Wharf Nursery School
Godalming Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Busbridge Infant School
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Londis Ockford Road0.5 km
- Amy Lou's0.2 km
- Argos0.5 km
- Arthouse Unlimited0.2 km
- Godalming Fish0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Godalming Cafe0.3 km
- Huskins0.1 km
- Pizza Express0.3 km
- The Godalming Food Company0.2 km
- The Journalist Coffee0.2 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Godalming Kebab0.3 km
- Oriental Chef0.2 km
- Deep Blue0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Fox And Finch0.3 km
- The Borough Hall0.2 km
- The Charterhouse Arms0.6 km
- The Volunteer0.1 km
- The Jack Phillips0.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Inn on the Lake1.0 km
- The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Godalming0.5 km
- Farncombe1.4 km
- Milford (Surrey)3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Butts Lane0.1 km
- Butts Lane0.1 km
- Croft Road Turn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU71AU · Data under Open Government Licence