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GU18

LIGHTWATER

Surrey, South East, England

GU18 covers LIGHTWATER in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £543,462
1yr change ▲ 8.1%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£543,462

▲ 8.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

89% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

257 Mbps

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

£512K £529K £545K £562K £578K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
10.0%

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.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GU18 LIGHTWATER

What is the average house price in GU18 LIGHTWATER?
The average house price in GU18 (LIGHTWATER) is £543,462, based on 330 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 89% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.1% over the past year.
Is GU18 LIGHTWATER a safe area to live?
Crime in GU18 is significantly below the national average (10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GU18 LIGHTWATER?
The population of GU18 (LIGHTWATER) is approximately 94,492 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in GU18?
The average broadband download speed in GU18 is 257 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GU18 LIGHTWATER?
There are 2 schools in or near GU18. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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