GU16 area guide
Who lives in GU16, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Surrey Heath
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 36,716 (2024)
GU16Postcode district · Camberley
What GU16 is like
The GU16 postcode district in Surrey Heath covers 602 live postcodes and is home to about 36,716 people in 13,598 households. 73.9% of households own their home, 15.2% rent privately and 9.9% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 62.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in GU16 sold for a median of £470,000 over the year to August 2026.
How GU16 compares
Headline figures for GU16, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 15.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 88% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where GU16 differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 8.9 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 21 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
73.9% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
GU16 FAQs
01Is GU16 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in GU16?The median sale price over the last year was £470,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £470,000.
03Is GU16 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in GU16?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers GU16?The local authority for GU16 is Surrey Heath.
The local authority for GU16 is Surrey Heath.
06How well connected is GU16?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
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.