Postcode sector · Camberley

GU16 9 area guide

Who lives in GU16 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Surrey Heath
Region: South East
Population: 13,888 (2024)

GU16 9Postcode sector · Camberley

At a glance

What GU16 9 is like

The GU16 9 postcode sector in Surrey Heath covers 84 live postcodes and is home to about 13,888 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 72.8% of households own their home, 15.5% rent privately and 10.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 63.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in GU16 9 sold for a median of £500,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU16 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

9.1/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 14.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£500,000

Median over 57 sales in GU16 9, +18.6% on the year before.

TransportMore

0.5/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 3 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools in GU16 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£73,465

Average a year, before tax — higher than 88% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.1 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
14.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in GU16 9 is up 18.6% on the year before.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Mostly owner-occupied
72.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

GU16 9 FAQs

Is GU16 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.1 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 14.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 0.5 out of 10 (poor).

How much does a house cost in GU16 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £500,000.

Homes in GU16 9 sold for a median of £500,000 across 57 sales in the year to August 2026, +18.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is GU16 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 14.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU16 9, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in GU16 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.7% of residents. 72.8% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (42.7%).

Which council covers GU16 9?

GU16 9 is in Surrey Heath.

GU16 9 is in Surrey Heath, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is GU16 9?

Connectivity scores 0.5 out of 10.

There are 3 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 0.5 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is Frimley Rail Station, 1.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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