14,491TOTAL POPULATION
6,032HOUSEHOLDS
2.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£48,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU6 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU6)

The GU6 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 698 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the GU6 postcode area, including Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking, Yateley which come under the local authority of the Waverley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in GU6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GU6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The GU6 postcode, located in the Guildford district of Surrey, covers a number of villages, hamlets, towns, and other settlements. It spans a large area including the towns of Cranleigh, Godalming, Milford, Claygate, Ripley, Send, and Wonersh.

The area is rural and offers great views of the North Downs and the South Downs. Residents can enjoy rolling fields, woodlands, and villages full of thatch-roofed cottages. The postcode area is well served by public transport and roads, with regular train services to London and Guildford, and excellent road links to Hampshire and the M25.

The housing in GU6 is diverse, ranging from terraced cottages, luxury new builds, and modern suburban houses to traditional period properties. Prices vary considerably, reflecting the mix of available properties, although buyers can expect to pay more than in many other Surrey areas of a similar size.

Local amenities include a range of parks and green spaces, such as Pyres Field and the Folly Garden, and a selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Fantastic choice of schools are also available, including a number of prestigious among the Independent and maintained sectors.

Golf enthusiasts can make use of numerous golf courses, including the 135-acre Worplesdon Place estate, while the nearby Hurtwood Park Estate offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. With the attractive coastline only a short drive away, there is something for everyone in GU6.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in GU6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Surrey

The county of Surrey

GU6 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU6
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameWaverley 013
LSOA NameWaverley 013C
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWaverley
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

GU6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alfold
Alfold Crossways
Cox Green
Cranleigh
Ellen's Green
Ewhurst
Ewhurst Green
Grafham
Laker's Green
Lordshill Common
Norley Common
Palmers Cross
Peaslake
Rowly
Shamley Green
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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