Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

BROOKSIDE, GU6 7BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE, GU6 7BA.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GU6 7BA has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.

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

GU6 7BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brookside, 0.6km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU6 7BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £488k, down 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00157417 (shared with 20 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 GU6 7BA. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 432,000

1 sales · Mean £ 432,000

Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

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

GU6 7BA has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Glebelands School

Good692 pupils0.4 km
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Cranleigh Church of England Primary School

Inadequate231 pupils0.4 km
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Park Mead Primary

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Specialist Trust

Outstanding77 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Karen Miller-Ward Ltd0.5 km
  • Norley Farm0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Cranleigh Fish0.5 km
  • Cranleigh News1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Spice0.2 km
  • Aliment Juicery Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Curry Inn 840.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Richard Onslow0.6 km
  • The Three Horseshoes0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Moooh! Ice Cream0.2 km
  • New Lotus House0.7 km
  • Village Grill0.9 km
  • Cranleigh Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Forbidden City0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chilworth8.7 km
  • Gomshall9.1 km
  • Shalford10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • New Park Road0.1 km
  • New Park Road0.2 km
  • St Nicholas Avenue0.2 km
  • St Nicholas Avenue0.3 km
  • Cranleigh Hospital0.3 km