GU9 7AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Mount Pleasant in Farnham. Administratively it sits within Farnham Castle ward and the South West Surrey constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU9 7AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU9 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00157471 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU9 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU9 7AE.
350
35
£ 49,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU9 7AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, GU9 7AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU9 7AE. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU9 7AE has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Highfield South Farnham School
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Weydon School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
The Ridgeway School
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Castello0.9 km
- Bloom0.9 km
- Blue Bear Bookshop Ltd1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Coffee Diem To Go0.8 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Farnham Wholefoods0.9 km
- Gin & Chocolate Ltd0.9 km
- Mint Velvet0.8 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweetshop0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Borelli's Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
- Farnham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Farnham Masonic Club0.9 km
- The Hop Blossom0.9 km
- The Glass House/Students' Union0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnham1.2 km
- Aldershot5.2 km
- Bentley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Chantrys0.1 km
- The Chantrys0.1 km
- Mead Lane0.3 km
- Marston Road0.3 km
- Marston Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU97AE · Data under Open Government Licence