Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

CROFT ROAD, GU7 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, GU7 1DL.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 73,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU7 1DL 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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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU7 1DL combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£476k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GU7 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Croft Road, 0.3km from Godalming in Godalming. Administratively it sits within Godalming Holloway ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

For serious buyers, GU7 1DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k. 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 GU7 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00157659 (shared with 11 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 1DL. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 428,750

12 sales · Mean £ 442,708

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

GU7 1DL has low crime rates — 41 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 offences50
Shoplifting35
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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The Wharf Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.3 km
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Moss Lane School

Good163 pupils0.3 km
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Godalming Junior School

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

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Busbridge Infant School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Farncombe Church of England Infant School

Good142 pupils1.5 km
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St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary

Inadequate122 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Londis Ockford Road0.6 km
  • Amy Lou's0.2 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • Arthouse Unlimited0.3 km
  • Godalming Fish0.2 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Godalming Cafe0.4 km
  • Huskins0.1 km
  • Pizza Express0.4 km
  • The Godalming Food Company0.4 km
  • The Journalist Coffee0.4 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Fox And Finch0.5 km
  • The Borough Hall0.3 km
  • The Charterhouse Arms0.8 km
  • The Volunteer0.1 km
  • The Jack Phillips0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms Royal Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Godalming0.7 km
  • Farncombe1.5 km
  • Milford (Surrey)3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Croft Road Turn0.0 km
  • Croft Road Turn0.0 km
  • Croft Road / Brighton Road0.0 km
  • Croft Road Turn0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km