Affluence in GU8 4RF
How GU8 4RF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ewhurst & Chiddingfold
- Council
- Waverley
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,341 (2024)
GU8 4RFGodalming
How well off GU8 4RF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU8 4RF area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 4RF area is broadly in line with that, at 59.7%. 26.1% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU8 4RF area is well above that, at 53.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU8 4RF area is well above that, at 50.1%. 9.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU8 4RF sits in (Ewhurst & Chiddingfold): about 1,341 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.