Postcode Analysis Surrey Heath, South East

THE AVENUE, GU18 5RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, GU18 5RG.

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

286

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Avg Age

40

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GU18 5RG has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 91.6% year-on-year.

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

GU18 5RG is a sought-after residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU18 5RG is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k, up 91.6% 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 5RG are sourced from Output Area E00156953 (shared with 6 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 5RG. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 467,000

9 sales · Mean £ 491,550

Flat

£ 244,975

4 sales · Mean £ 241,237

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

GU18 5RG has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Hammond School

Good326 pupils0.1 km
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Lightwater Village School

Good173 pupils0.4 km
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Connaught Junior School

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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Bagshot Infant School

Good160 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brons News0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • The Crossley Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

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

3 nearby
  • Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.3 km
  • Cinnamon Palace0.9 km
  • Oysters Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.5 km
  • Randalls1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bagshot1.7 km
  • Camberley5.0 km
  • Sunningdale5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Stonehill Road0.1 km
  • Stonehill Road0.1 km
  • Badger Drive0.1 km
  • Badger Drive0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km