Affluence in GU26 6LU
How GU26 6LU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Headley Down & Grayshott
- Council
- East Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,389 (2024)
GU26 6LUHindhead
How well off GU26 6LU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU26 6LU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime10.0
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; the GU26 6LU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.6%. 30.4% are retired and 3.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU26 6LU area is above that, at 41.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU26 6LU area is above that, at 38.7%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU26 6LU sits in (Headley Down & Grayshott): about 1,389 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.