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About

Lightwater sits within the Surrey Heath district, characterised by its mixture of residential neighbourhoods and significant areas of protected heathland and woodland. The settlement is bordered by the M3 motorway to the north, with the Lightwater Country Park forming a substantial green space to the south. This creates a distinct separation from the nearby urban centre of Bagshot, giving the area a more suburban and verdant setting.

The local landscape is dominated by the geology of the Bagshot Sands, which support the distinctive lowland heath habitat. This terrain shapes the area's network of footpaths and bridleways, popular for walking and riding. A notable local landmark is the historic landmark of the Wish Stream, which flows through the country park. The village centre provides essential local services, with housing primarily consisting of post-war developments and some older properties.

Area overview

On average Lightwater has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lightwater is £76,084 per year. There are 2 schools in Lightwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lightwater is home to around 6,536 people, with a population density of about 1,559.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lightwater Population
6,536
Population density
1,559.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.46(-58%)
Shoplifting
11.63(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-53%)
Other theft
4.9(-13%)
Vehicle crime
3.06(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,617
85.97%
Other White
282
4.32%
Indian
170
2.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
1.04%
Irish
65
0.99%
Total population: 6,534

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,186
39.4%
Level 3 (A level)
944
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
14.69%
No qualifications
632
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
545
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,291
46.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,051
37.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
10.13%
Other social rented
103
3.69%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.47%
Total households: 2,794

Property prices in Lightwater

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Lightwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,052,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lightwater in the 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 Lightwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£660,000
Flats17£200,000
Terraced17£390,000
Semi-Detached16£471,250

10 years median price trend in Lightwater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightwater.

All postcodes in Lightwater

GU185RF

The Avenue

GU185RE

Guildford Road

GU185NB

Falcon Close

GU185XF

Derwent Road

GU185QX

Gorse Bank

GU185QN

Broom Field

GU185XZ

Macdonald Road

GU185ND

Mallards Way

GU185SD

Guildford Road

GU185SX

Meadowbank Road

GU185SR

Burntpollard Lane

GU185UR

Macdonald Road

GU185RT

Wychelm Road

GU185RS

Lovells Close

GU185LE

Barnett Lane

GU185LB

Perry Way

GU185YZ

Ivy Drive

GU185QT

Lowfield Close

GU185SB

Guildford Road

GU185RL

Guildford Road

GU185QZ

Marshwood Road

GU185XU

Ridgeway Close

GU185UW

Ambleside Road

GU195PA

South Farm Lane

GU185TX

Gale Drive

GU185TT

Aplin Way

GU185UA

Turnville Close

GU185RJ

Guildford Road

GU185XJ

Lightwater Meadow

GU185SJ

Broadway Road

GU185QU

Osborne Drive

GU185YQ

Curley Hill Road

GU185YL

Clearsprings

GU185AA

Coniston Court

GU185SA

Guildford Road

GU185YH

Curley Hill Road

GU185AE

The Avenue

GU185QQ

Colville Gardens

GU185XE

Keswick Drive

GU185YN

Bluebell Rise

GU185TA

Ambleside Road

GU185XP

Springfield

GU185RD

Catena Rise

GU185SU

Broadway Road

GU185QW

Broom Field

GU185UL

Ambleside Road

GU185SN

Guildford Road

GU185YT

Ivy Drive

GU185YP

Burdock Close

GU185XS

The Ridgeway

GU185TF

Grasmere Road

GU185NE

Kenworth Grove

GU185RR

Hammond Way

GU195NT

South Farm Lane

GU185YJ

Clearsprings

GU185PF

Deer Leap

GU185UJ

Ambleside Road

GU185TE

Copthorne Drive

GU185ST

Guildford Road

GU185RP

Guildford Road

GU185SY

Glebe Close

GU185YU

Spruce Drive

GU185TR

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185XD

Keswick Drive

GU185RA

Guildford Road

GU185TY

Aplin Way

GU185TH

Windermere Road

GU185UX

Red Road

GU185YD

Cranwell Grove

GU185US

Macdonald Road

GU185RH

The Close

GU185XH

Lightwater Meadow

GU185PB

Sorrel Drive

GU185RW

Guildford Road

GU185YA

Macdonald Road

GU185LD

Miles Place

GU185TB

Ullswater Road

GU185PE

Quarry Bank

GU185QR

Myrtle Close

GU185YX

Spruce Drive

GU185RG

The Avenue

GU185QA

Montague Close

GU185SH

Broadway Road

GU185UU

Red Road

GU185UG

Christie Close

GU185TZ

Birch Tree View

GU185RB

Guildford Road

GU185PJ

The Willows

GU185YR

Northfield

GU185TU

Fox Covert

GU185TP

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185AG

Orchard Close

GU185RX

Birchwood Drive

GU185XT

Michelet Close

GU185TN

Macdonald Road

GU185RU

Riverside Avenue

GU185QY

Parnham Avenue

GU185AF

The Avenue

GU185SZ

Withy Close

GU185RN

Oldhouse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.