Affluence in GU15
How GU15 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Surrey Heath
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 49,849 (2024)
How well off GU15 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, GU15 averages decile 8.6 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime7.3
- Barriers to housing and services7.4
- Education and skills7.4
- Older people in low-income households7.7
- Living environment7.8
- Children in low-income families7.8
- Income7.9
- Employment8.1
- Health and disability9.3
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; GU15 is broadly in line with that, at 60.2%. 21.7% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; GU15 is above that, at 43.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; GU15 is above that, at 39.6%. 13.2% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.