Is GU6 8JG a safe place to live?

Yes, GU6 8JG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GU6 8JG?

The population for the GU6 8JG area is approximately 288 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

GU6 8JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU6 8JG.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU6 8JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 50, GU6 8JG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GU6 8JG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.1km from Alfold Crossways in Waverley. Administratively it sits within Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green ward and the Guildford constituency.

Within the GU6 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU6 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00157366 (shared with 16 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 8JG. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

GU6 8JG has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Care Ashore0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Witley8.8 km
Milford (Surrey)10.1 km
Godalming11.1 km