GU26 6AQ is a sought-after residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.1km from Hindhead in Waverley. Administratively it sits within Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU26, GU26 6AQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. 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 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00157675 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU26 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU26 6AQ.
323
40
£ 58,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU26 6AQ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU26 6AQ combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£254k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU26 6AQ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 254,000
7 sales · Mean £ 267,214
Detached
£ 880,000
1 sales · Mean £ 880,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU26 6AQ has low crime rates — 21 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 Station0.0 km
- Cookie Bar0.3 km
- Royal Parade Stores0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Twenty50.2 km
- The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Friars0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal British Legion1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haslemere2.8 km
- Liphook6.5 km
- Witley6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Crossroads0.1 km
- Morland Close0.1 km
- Portsmouth Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU266AQ · Data under Open Government Licence