Postcode district · Godalming

GU7 area guide

Who lives in GU7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Waverley
Region: South East
Population: 31,479 (2024)

GU7Postcode district · Godalming

At a glance

What GU7 is like

The GU7 postcode district in Waverley covers 795 live postcodes and is home to about 31,479 people across 19 census neighbourhoods. 66.9% of households own their home, 18.3% rent privately and 13.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 60.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in GU7 sold for a median of £495,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU7 compares

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

AffluenceMore

8.1/ 10

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

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 13.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£495,000

Median over 335 sales in GU7, +3% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 30 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

92%

of 12 rated schools in GU7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£74,021

Average a year, before tax — higher than 89% 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 8.1 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
13.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 30 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

GU7 FAQs

Is GU7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.1 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 13.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in GU7?

The median sale price over the last year was £495,000.

Homes in GU7 sold for a median of £495,000 across 335 sales in the year to August 2026, +3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is GU7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 13.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU7, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in GU7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 45–49, at 7.6% of residents. 66.9% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (32.4%).

Which council covers GU7?

GU7 is in Waverley.

GU7 is in Waverley, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is GU7?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 30 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Godalming Rail Station, 0.3 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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