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GU9 8 area guide

Who lives in GU9 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Waverley
Region
South East
Population
23,908 (2024)
At a glance

What GU9 8 is like

The GU9 8 postcode sector in Waverley covers 269 live postcodes and is home to about 23,908 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 71.4% of households own their home, 16% rent privately and 11.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 56.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in GU9 8 sold for a median of £670,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU9 8 compares

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

AffluenceMore
8.9/ 10

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

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most — 13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£670,000

Median over 111 sales in GU9 8, +19.6% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 34 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 11 rated schools in GU9 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£77,529

Average a year, before tax — higher than 91% 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.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.9 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Low crimePositive

    13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in GU9 8 is up 19.6% on the year before.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in GU9 8 are 106% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

GU9 8 FAQs

01
Is GU9 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.9 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 13.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in GU9 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £670,000.

Homes in GU9 8 sold for a median of £670,000 across 111 sales in the year to August 2026, +19.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is GU9 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 13.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU9 8, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in GU9 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.8% of residents. 71.4% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (42%).
05
Which council covers GU9 8?

GU9 8 is in Waverley.

GU9 8 is in Waverley, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is GU9 8?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 34 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Farnham Rail Station, 0.5 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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