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GU26

HINDHEAD

Surrey, South East, England

GU26 encompasses HINDHEAD and its surrounding areas in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £763,944
1yr change ▲ 25.2%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£763,944

▲ 25.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

166% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

295 Mbps

Property Prices in GU26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GU26 is £763,944, which is 25% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in GU26 cost 166.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GU26 have risen 25.2% 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 £997,111 155
Semi-detached £583,204 54
Terraced £459,690 34
Flat £243,373 75
All types £763,944 335

5-Year Price History

£697K £740K £784K £828K £872K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GU26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GU26 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GU26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GU26 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Amesbury School Other Not inspected mi
St Edmunds school Trust Ltd Other Not inspected mi
OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus Other Not inspected mi
Undershaw Education Trust Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

134,284

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GU26 are 295.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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295.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GU26 is collected by Waverley. The Band D rate is £2,263/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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GU26 — HINDHEAD

Area Summary

GU26 (HINDHEAD) offers above-average property prices (£763,944, 166% above national average), low crime (91% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (295 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about GU26 HINDHEAD

What is the average house price in GU26 HINDHEAD?
The average house price in GU26 (HINDHEAD) is £763,944, based on 335 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 166% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 25.2% over the past year.
Is GU26 HINDHEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in GU26 is significantly below the national average (7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GU26 HINDHEAD?
The population of GU26 (HINDHEAD) is approximately 134,284 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in GU26?
The average broadband download speed in GU26 is 295 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GU26 HINDHEAD?
There are 6 schools in or near GU26. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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