Is GU23 6BS a safe place to live?

Yes, GU23 6BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 40 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GU23 6BS?

The average property price in GU23 6BS is currently around £381k.

What is the population of GU23 6BS?

The population for the GU23 6BS area is approximately 405 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

NEWARK LANE, GU23 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWARK LANE, GU23 6BS.

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

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Population

405

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU23 6BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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6/10

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Area Character

GU23 6BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £381k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 64.2% year-on-year.

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

GU23 6BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newark Lane, 0.3km from Ripley in Ripley (Guildford). Administratively it sits within Lovelace ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, GU23 6BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 64.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU23 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00155364 (shared with 34 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 GU23 6BS. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean2.2%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 31%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 327,500

14 sales · Mean £ 341,642

Semi-Detached

£ 569,000

1 sales · Mean £ 569,000

Detached

£ 610,000

1 sales · Mean £ 610,000

Terraced

£ 425,000

4 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

GU23 6BS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson6

Public order5

Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

One Stop Community Store0.3 km
Wisley North SF Connect0.9 km
Wisley South SF Connect1.0 km
The Bakery0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Half Moon0.3 km
Royal British Legion0.3 km
Seven Stars Public House0.9 km
The Ship Inn0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby

Curry Garden0.4 km
Pinnocks Coffee Ltd0.2 km
Ripley Court School0.3 km
Starbucks1.0 km
The Clock House Restaurant Ltd.0.2 km
+ 7 more

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-op Food0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Clandon4.1 km
West Byfleet4.4 km
Woking (Main)4.8 km

Bus Stops

Newark Lane0.2 km
Newark Lane0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.3 km
Georgelands0.3 km