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Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green

About

Blackheath is a small village set within a large area of common land, characterised by heath, woodland, and ponds. It forms part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a network of walking and riding trails directly from its edges. The settlement itself is linear, with properties spread along winding lanes that blend into the surrounding landscape.

To the south, Wonersh is a larger village with a historic core centred around St John the Baptist Church and the Wonersh Village Stores. Shamley Green, nearby, features a notable triangular village green, a cricket pitch, and traditional brick and tile-hung buildings. The area is defined by its rural setting, with agriculture and woodland management remaining visible parts of the local character.

Area overview

On average Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green is £78,501 per year. There are 7 schools in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green is home to around 6,979 people, with a population density of about 225.1 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green Population

6,979

Population density

225.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

12.04(-62%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.15(-51%)

Public order

3.01(-51%)

Anti-social behaviour

2.87(-75%)

Other theft

2.01(-64%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,055

86.79%

Other White

420

6.02%

Irish

1.15%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.93%

Other Asian

0.79%

Total population: 6,977

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,871

51.11%

Level 3 (A level)

798

14.21%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

706

12.57%

No qualifications

567

10.09%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

354

6.3%

Total 16+ residents: 5,617

Housing

Owns outright

1,195

42.15%

Owns with a mortgage

966

34.07%

Social rents from council

305

10.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

249

8.78%

Other forms of private rent

2.19%

Total households: 2,835

Property prices in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £746,500 in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	35	£972,500	£620,500	£795,000	£1,162,500	£1,838,500
Flats	3	£350,000	£233,000	£285,000	£472,500	£570,500
Semi-Detached	17	£610,000	£449,000	£575,000	£743,000	£917,000
Terraced	13	£420,000	£316,000	£400,000	£475,000	£697,800

10 years median price trend in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green

All postcodes in Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green

GU50EF

Linersh Wood

GU50EH

Fisher Rowe Close

GU50EJ

Linersh Drive

GU50PX

Phillips Hatch

GU68QX

Smithwood Common

GU50HT

The Coombes

GU50JZ

Park Drive

GU50ND

Thorncombe Street

GU50SU

Willinghurst Estate

GU50UN

Nursery Hill

GU50UP

Sweetwater Lane

GU50HH

Woodrough Copse

GU50AX

Hall Road

GU50BZ

Primrose Way

GU50DH

Stantons Wharf

GU50LW

Pepperbox Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail