Property Prices in GU18
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in GU18 is £543,462, which is 11% below the Surrey average of £612,978.
Properties in GU18 cost 89.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in GU18 have risen 8.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £742,768 | 157 |
| Semi-detached | £486,191 | 57 |
| Terraced | £373,776 | 54 |
| Flat | £221,685 | 60 |
| All types | £543,462 | 330 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in GU18
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 10.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GU18 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in GU18
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
GU18 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater Village Junior School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | mi |
0
Outstanding
1
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
94,492
Population
62
Median Age
38%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in GU18 are 257.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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257.0 Mbps
Avg Download
46.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
59%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in GU18 is collected by Surrey Heath. The Band D rate is £2,248/year.
Area Summary
GU18 — LIGHTWATER
Area Summary
GU18 (LIGHTWATER) offers above-average property prices (£543,462, 89% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (257 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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