Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

BROOM FIELD, GU18 5QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOM FIELD, GU18 5QW.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 65,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU18 5QW 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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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5QW combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£417k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.

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

GU18 5QW is a sought-after residential area on Broom Field, 0.7km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

For serious buyers, GU18 5QW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 21.0% 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 GU18 5QW are sourced from Output Area E00156961 (shared with 4 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 5QW. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 358,333

Detached

£ 452,000

7 sales · Mean £ 481,214

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 448,333

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

GU18 5QW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brons News1.0 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Adriatico Authentic Italian Food1.0 km
  • Cinnamon Palace1.0 km
  • Oysters Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crossley Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.9 km
  • Randalls1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot2.5 km
  • Camberley5.0 km
  • Brookwood5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Osborne Drive0.2 km
  • Blackthorn Drive0.2 km
  • Briar Avenue East0.2 km
  • The Briars Centre0.3 km
  • Briar Avenue West0.3 km