GU26 6AB is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.1km from Hindhead in Hindhead. Administratively it sits within Hindhead ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k. 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 GU26 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00157712 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, GU26 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, GU26 6AB.
403
40
£ 58,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU26 6AB 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.
Area Character
GU26 6AB is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £494k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU26 6AB. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Detached
£ 790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 790,000
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
2 sales · Mean £ 585,000
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU26 6AB has low crime rates — 20 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hindhead Service Station0.2 km
- Cookie Bar0.2 km
- Royal Parade Stores0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Twenty50.0 km
- The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Friars0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haslemere2.9 km
- Witley6.5 km
- Liphook6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Royal Parade0.1 km
- Royal Parade0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU266AB · Data under Open Government Licence