Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

HORSESHOE LANE, GU6 8QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSESHOE LANE, GU6 8QB.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU6 8QB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

GU6 8QB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £758k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GU6 8QB is a sought-after residential area on Horseshoe Lane, 0.8km from Cranleigh in Waverley. Administratively it sits within Cranleigh West ward and the Guildford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU6, GU6 8QB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £758k. 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 GU6 8QB are sourced from Output Area E00157430 (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 8QB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 595,000

1 sales · Mean £ 595,000

Detached

£ 829,875

2 sales · Mean £ 829,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GU6 8QB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Glebelands School

Good692 pupils0.8 km
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Cranleigh Church of England Primary School

Inadequate231 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 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 Ltd1.0 km
  • Norley Farm1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Cranleigh Fish0.8 km
  • Cranleigh News0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Richard Onslow0.7 km
  • The Three Horseshoes1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Aliment Juicery Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Curry Inn 840.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Browns Surrey Gin & Tea Bar0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • New Lotus House0.7 km
  • Village Grill0.5 km
  • Seafare0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cranley on the Common0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chilworth7.9 km
  • Gomshall8.9 km
  • Shalford9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Horseshoe Lane0.3 km
  • Horseshoe Lane0.3 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km
  • Baptist Church0.4 km