Is GU6 7DL a safe place to live?

Yes, GU6 7DL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GU6 7DL?

The population for the GU6 7DL area is approximately 259 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

EWHURST ROAD, GU6 7DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EWHURST ROAD, GU6 7DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

259

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU6 7DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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2/10

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3/10

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4/10

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5/10

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4/10

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4/10

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2/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in GU6 7DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU6 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Ewhurst Road, 1.2km from Cranleigh in Cranleigh. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh East ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU6 7DL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU6 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00157412 (shared with 7 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 7DL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%

Asian / British Asian3.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 4%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

GU6 7DL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24

Public order7

Anti-social behaviour5

Other crime4

Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

Park Mead Primary

Good414 pupils0.3 km

St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km

St Joseph's Specialist Trust

Outstanding77 pupils0.8 km

Glebelands School

Good692 pupils0.9 km

Cranleigh Church of England Primary School

Inadequate231 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Spice0.9 km
Cranleigh Golf and Country Club0.7 km
The Fettling Room0.9 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

The White Hart0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Moooh! Ice Cream0.9 km
Cranleigh Fish Bar0.2 km
Forbidden City0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Cranleigh Food and Wine0.8 km
Londis0.2 km
Moooh! Ice Cream School0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gomshall8.4 km
Chilworth8.4 km
Ockley9.7 km

Bus Stops

Sherrydon0.1 km
Sherrydon0.1 km
Acres Platt0.1 km
Acres Platt0.1 km
Parkhouse Cottages0.2 km