Affluence in GU6 8QZ
How GU6 8QZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green
- Council
- Waverley
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,999 (2024)
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How well off GU6 8QZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU6 8QZ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment6.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 GU6 8QZ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.2%. 25.1% are retired and 8.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU6 8QZ area is well above that, at 47.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU6 8QZ area is well above that, at 49.7%. 11.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU6 8QZ sits in (Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green): about 1,999 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.