Is KT24 5BU a safe place to live?

Yes, KT24 5BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in KT24 5BU?

The average property price in KT24 5BU is currently around £850k.

What is the population of KT24 5BU?

The population for the KT24 5BU area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

FOREST CLOSE, KT24 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, KT24 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 73,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: KT24 5BU 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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9/10

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10/10

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2/10

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5/10

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1/10

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10/10

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7/10

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10/10

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4/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. KT24 5BU's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

KT24 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Forest Close, 1.5km from Effingham Common in East Horsley. Administratively it sits within Clandon and Horsley ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, KT24 5BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k, down 10.7% year-on-year. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00155271 (shared with 10 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 5BU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%

Asian / British Asian2.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 26%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 850,000

3 sales · Mean £ 826,000

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

KT24 5BU has low crime rates — 7 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 behaviour3

Other theft2

Burglary2

Violence and sexual offences2

Drugs1

school Local Schools

The Raleigh School

Outstanding436 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Kirthon0.6 km
La Meridiana0.6 km
Quaich0.6 km
Tara0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

East Horsley News0.6 km
F Conisbee & Son0.6 km
Horsley Village Store0.6 km
Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Budgens0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Merry House Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Horsley0.5 km
Effingham Junction1.3 km
Bookham3.1 km

Bus Stops

Parkside Close0.1 km
Parkside Close0.1 km
Norrels Drive0.2 km
Norrels Drive0.2 km
High Park Avenue0.3 km