Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

POUND CLOSE, GU7 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POUND CLOSE, GU7 1BU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,400 /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: GU7 1BU 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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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GU7 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GU7 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Pound Close, 0.2km from Godalming in Godalming. Administratively it sits within Godalming Central and Ockford ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU7, GU7 1BU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU7 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00157620 (shared with 10 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 GU7 1BU. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 374,250

2 sales · Mean £ 374,250

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

GU7 1BU has low crime rates — 43 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 offences56
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs15
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Moss Lane School

Good163 pupils0.2 km
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The Wharf Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.4 km
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Godalming Junior School

Good237 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Busbridge Infant School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary

Inadequate122 pupils1.4 km
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Farncombe Church of England Infant School

Good142 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Ockford Road0.4 km
  • Amy Lou's0.2 km
  • Argos0.5 km
  • Arthouse Unlimited0.2 km
  • Godalming Fish0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Godalming Cafe0.3 km
  • Huskins0.1 km
  • Pizza Express0.3 km
  • The Godalming Food Company0.2 km
  • The Journalist Coffee0.2 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Godalming Kebab0.3 km
  • Oriental Chef0.2 km
  • Deep Blue0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fox And Finch0.3 km
  • The Borough Hall0.3 km
  • The Charterhouse Arms0.7 km
  • The Volunteer0.2 km
  • The Jack Phillips0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Inn on the Lake0.9 km
  • The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Godalming0.5 km
  • Farncombe1.5 km
  • Milford (Surrey)2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Butts Lane0.1 km
  • Butts Lane0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Croft Road Turn0.2 km