Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

COTTAGE WALK, GU7 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE WALK, GU7 1DA.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU7 1DA 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU7 1DA combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£590k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

GU7 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Cottage Walk, 0.5km from Godalming in Godalming. Administratively it sits within Godalming Central and Ockford ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

For families considering a move, GU7 1DA represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU7 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00190503 (shared with 441 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 1DA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 612,500

2 sales · Mean £ 612,500

Terraced

£ 577,500

11 sales · Mean £ 579,863

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

GU7 1DA has low crime rates — 43 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 offences42
Shoplifting34
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The Wharf Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.1 km
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Moss Lane School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Godalming Junior School

Good237 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Busbridge Infant School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Farncombe Church of England Infant School

Good142 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Ockford Road0.8 km
  • Amy Lou's0.2 km
  • Argos0.2 km
  • Arthouse Unlimited0.5 km
  • Godalming Fish0.2 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Godalming Cafe0.6 km
  • Huskins0.3 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • The Godalming Food Company0.5 km
  • The Journalist Coffee0.6 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Godalming Kebab0.6 km
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km
  • Brotherwoods1.0 km
  • Deep Blue0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fox And Finch0.7 km
  • The Borough Hall0.2 km
  • The Charterhouse Arms0.8 km
  • The Volunteer0.2 km
  • The Jack Phillips0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Godalming0.8 km
  • Farncombe1.3 km
  • Milford (Surrey)3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharf Nursery School0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Homebase0.2 km
  • Borough Hall0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km