Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HINDHEAD ROAD, GU26 6AZ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU26 6AZ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU26 6AZ combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£439k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GU26 6AZ is a sought-after residential area on Hindhead Road, 0.8km from Nutcombe 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 6AZ 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k. 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 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00157675 (shared with 17 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 GU26 6AZ. 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

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 439,000

1 sales · Mean £ 439,000

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GU26 6AZ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hindhead Service Station0.8 km
  • Cookie Bar1.0 km
  • Royal Parade Stores0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Twenty50.9 km
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Friars1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere2.2 km
  • Liphook6.1 km
  • Witley7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Longdown Cottages0.1 km
  • Longdown Cottages0.2 km
  • Polecat Hill Turn0.3 km
  • Polecat Hill Turn0.3 km
  • Lion Lane0.5 km