Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

LOWER SOUTH STREET, GU7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER SOUTH STREET, GU7 1BZ.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU7 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

GU7 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU7 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Lower South 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 1BZ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 19.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU7 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00157618 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU7 1BZ. 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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 317,500

10 sales · Mean £ 292,450

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU7 1BZ has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft16
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Moss Lane School

Good163 pupils0.1 km
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The Wharf Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.6 km
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Godalming Junior School

Good237 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary

Inadequate122 pupils1.2 km
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Busbridge Infant School

Inadequate1.3 km
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Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

Good240 pupils1.4 km
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Farncombe Church of England Infant School

Good142 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Ockford Road0.3 km
  • Amy Lou's0.3 km
  • Argos0.7 km
  • Arthouse Unlimited0.1 km
  • Godalming Fish0.4 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Godalming Cafe0.1 km
  • Huskins0.2 km
  • Pizza Express0.1 km
  • The Godalming Food Company0.1 km
  • The Journalist Coffee0.1 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Godalming Kebab0.1 km
  • Oriental Chef0.1 km
  • Deep Blue0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fox And Finch0.2 km
  • The Borough Hall0.4 km
  • The Charterhouse Arms0.7 km
  • The Volunteer0.3 km
  • The Jack Phillips0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Inn on the Lake0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Godalming0.3 km
  • Farncombe1.6 km
  • Milford (Surrey)2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pepperpot0.1 km
  • Flambard Way0.1 km
  • Butts Lane0.2 km
  • Butts Lane0.2 km
  • Holloway Hill0.2 km