GU18 5UN is a sought-after residential area on Ambleside Road, 0.3km from Lightwater in Lightwater. Administratively it sits within Lightwater ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.
For serious buyers, GU18 5UN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £705k, up 40.5% 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 5UN are sourced from Output Area E00156960 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBLESIDE ROAD, GU18 5UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE ROAD, GU18 5UN.
310
45
£ 65,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU18 5UN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU18 5UN combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£705k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £705k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 40.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU18 5UN. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 705,000
10 sales · Mean £ 811,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU18 5UN has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hammond School
Lightwater Village School
Connaught Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Brons News0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Red Lion1.0 km
- The Crossley Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Adriatico Authentic Italian Food0.8 km
- Cinnamon Palace1.0 km
- Oysters Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lightwater Country Park Cafe0.6 km
- Randalls1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bagshot2.2 km
- Camberley4.9 km
- Brookwood5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ambleside Road West0.1 km
- Ambleside Road West0.1 km
- Clearsprings0.2 km
- Clearsprings0.2 km
- The Briars Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU185UN · Data under Open Government Licence