Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

SORREL DRIVE, GU18 5PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORREL DRIVE, GU18 5PB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

350

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5PB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5PB combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£735k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £735k 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

GU18 5PB is a sought-after residential area on Sorrel Drive, 0.5km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

For serious buyers, GU18 5PB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k. 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 GU18 5PB are sourced from Output Area E00156950 (shared with 15 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 GU18 5PB. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 686,000

7 sales · Mean £ 704,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GU18 5PB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs8
Vehicle crime6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils1.0 km
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Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.3 km
  • Camberley4.6 km
  • Brookwood5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sorrell Drive0.1 km
  • Corbett Drive0.1 km
  • Briar Avenue West0.2 km
  • Corbett Drive0.2 km
  • The Briars Centre0.2 km