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About

Lightwater ward covers the village of Lightwater and its surrounding residential areas within Surrey Heath. The settlement is positioned between the A322 and A319 roads, with housing developments spread across gently undulating terrain typical of this part of Surrey. Lightwater Country Park forms a significant green space in the north, offering woodland and heathland. Local amenities are concentrated along the Guildford Road, serving the community's daily needs.

The area is characterised by a mix of housing from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent developments. Lightwater is notably bisected by the M3 motorway, which runs through a cutting in the landscape, creating a distinct physical division within the ward. Educational facilities include Lightwater Village School. The terrain includes areas of sandy soil and pine trees, reflecting the local geology.

Area overview

On average Lightwater has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 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 1,559.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lightwater Population
6,536
Population density
1,559.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.55(-60%)
Shoplifting
7.8(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-50%)
Other theft
4.9(-12%)
Vehicle crime
2.91(-23%)
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 qualifications or above
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £460,500 in Lightwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,300,000.

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£667,500
Flats19£192,500
Semi-Detached18£455,000
Terraced16£383,750

10 years median price trend in Lightwater

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

All postcodes in Lightwater

GU185AB

Coyne Close

GU185QR

Myrtle Close

GU185RA

Guildford Road

GU185QQ

Colville Gardens

GU185QT

Lowfield Close

GU185UP

Rydal Place

GU185QZ

Marshwood Road

GU185SQ

All Saints Road

GU185TH

Windermere Road

GU185YN

Bluebell Rise

GU185LD

Miles Place

GU185SX

Meadowbank Road

GU185UJ

Ambleside Road

GU185US

Macdonald Road

GU185XS

The Ridgeway

GU185PF

Deer Leap

GU185QA

Montague Close

GU185YZ

Ivy Drive

GU185LE

Barnett Lane

GU185RE

Guildford Road

GU185TS

Badger Drive

GU185RW

Guildford Road

GU185YS

The Orchard

GU185RD

Catena Rise

GU185SZ

Withy Close

GU185XF

Derwent Road

GU185TY

Aplin Way

GU185YW

Blackthorn Drive

GU185RJ

Guildford Road

GU185ND

Mallards Way

GU185UG

Christie Close

GU185UL

Ambleside Road

GU185QU

Osborne Drive

GU185SU

Broadway Road

GU185RR

Hammond Way

GU185UR

Macdonald Road

GU185AF

The Avenue

GU185RU

Riverside Avenue

GU185XQ

Lightwater Road

GU185YF

High View Road

GU185TL

Grasmere Road

GU185AG

Orchard Close

GU185QW

Broom Field

GU185RS

Lovells Close

GU185TJ

Grasmere Road

GU185TP

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185TZ

Birch Tree View

GU185LA

Corbett Drive

GU185TN

Macdonald Road

GU185YR

Northfield

GU185RH

The Close

GU185RN

Oldhouse Lane

GU185TQ

Junction Road

GU185AA

Coniston Court

GU185RY

Guildford Road

GU185TR

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185QY

Parnham Avenue

GU185UX

Red Road

GU185XZ

Macdonald Road

GU185SS

The Square

GU185RX

Birchwood Drive

GU185PE

Quarry Bank

GU185SD

Guildford Road

GU185UW

Ambleside Road

GU185XD

Keswick Drive

GU195PA

South Farm Lane

GU185QS

Shrublands Drive

GU185LB

Perry Way

GU185LF

Alsford Close

GU185ST

Guildford Road

GU185XR

Blackstroud Lane East

GU185SH

Broadway Road

GU185TT

Aplin Way

GU185TX

Gale Drive

GU185TE

Copthorne Drive

GU185YH

Curley Hill Road

GU185SN

Guildford Road

GU185UH

Ambleside Road

GU185RF

The Avenue

GU185UU

Red Road

GU185XT

Michelet Close

GU185YB

Macdonald Road

GU185YQ

Curley Hill Road

GU185AH

Lightwater

GU185NE

Kenworth Grove

GU185TA

Ambleside Road

GU185TG

Grasmere Road

GU185XU

Ridgeway Close

GU185YJ

Clearsprings

GU185YU

Spruce Drive

GU185XH

Lightwater Meadow

GU185UA

Turnville Close

GU185YT

Ivy Drive

GU185XE

Keswick Drive

GU185RP

Guildford Road

GU185TB

Ullswater Road

GU185TD

Ullswater Close

GU185UT

Macdonald Road

GU185YP

Burdock Close

GU185RB

Guildford Road

Data Sources

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