Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

POLECAT VALLEY, GU26 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLECAT VALLEY, GU26 6BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 6BE 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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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GU26 6BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 6BE is a well-regarded residential area on Polecat Valley, 0.6km 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 6BE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £463k. 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 6BE 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 6BE. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 754,275

2 sales · Mean £ 754,275

school Local Schools

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Shottermill Junior School

Good268 pupils1.4 km
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Shottermill Infant School

Good171 pupils1.5 km
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Woolmer Hill School

Good780 pupils1.6 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere1.8 km
  • Liphook6.0 km
  • Witley7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Polecat Hill Turn0.1 km
  • Polecat Hill Turn0.2 km
  • Lion Lane0.2 km
  • Lion Lane0.2 km
  • Honey Hanger0.4 km