Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

GU26 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU26 6BH.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU26 6BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GU26 6BH is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

GU26 6BH is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Kingswood Firs in Hindhead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hindhead ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00165855 (shared with 28 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 6BH. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

GU26 6BH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Hindhead Service Station0.9 km
  • Kaighin & Daughter0.4 km
  • The Cabbage Patch0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox & Pelican0.4 km
  • Grayshott Social Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Red Rose Tearoom0.3 km
  • The Bayleaf0.2 km
  • The Counter0.5 km
  • Himalayan Garden0.4 km
  • Village Café0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Famous Chef0.5 km
  • Frankies0.4 km
  • Grayshott Kebab0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere2.9 km
  • Liphook5.7 km
  • Witley7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Boundary Road0.2 km
  • Boundary Road0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Portsmouth Road0.3 km