Affluence in GU8 4FH
How GU8 4FH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Godalming North
- Council
- Waverley
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,580 (2024)
GU8 4FHGodalming
How well off GU8 4FH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU8 4FH area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 GU8 4FH area is above that, at 68.7%. 16.4% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU8 4FH area is well above that, at 51.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU8 4FH area is well above that, at 54.2%. 9.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU8 4FH sits in (Godalming North): about 2,580 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.