Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

FOREST GATE, KT24 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST GATE, KT24 5AU.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 73,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT24 5AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

KT24 5AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,225,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT24 5AU is a sought-after residential area on Forest Gate, 0.7km from Effingham Junction in East Horsley. Administratively it sits within Clandon and Horsley ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in KT24, KT24 5AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for KT24 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00155269 (shared with 11 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 KT24 5AU. 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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,225,000

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

KT24 5AU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Effingham Mini Mart0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Drift Golf & Country Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Effingham Junction0.6 km
  • Horsley1.1 km
  • Bookham2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Close0.2 km
  • Orchard Close0.2 km
  • Surrey Gardens0.3 km
  • Surrey Gardens0.4 km