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About

Lightwater is a residential ward located in Surrey Heath, covering a mix of suburban and semi-rural areas. The ward includes the village of Lightwater, known for its green spaces like Lightwater Country Park, which offers walking trails and woodland. The area is well-connected by the A322 and M3, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Camberley and Bracknell.

Housing in Lightwater ranges from detached homes to smaller terraced properties, catering to families and commuters. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, with Lightwater Village Centre serving as a focal point. The ward also has several sports clubs and leisure options, reflecting its community-oriented character. Surrey Heath Borough Council oversees local governance, with Lightwater maintaining a balance between convenience and countryside appeal.

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 of residents in Lightwater is £65,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Lightwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
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

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

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £461,500 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
Detached40£647,500
Flats18£191,250
Semi-Detached18£450,000
Terraced18£398,250

10 years median price trend in Lightwater

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

All postcodes in Lightwater

GU185SB

Coyne Close

GU185SL

Broadway Road

GU185YE

High View Road

GU185NB

Falcon Close

GU185SR

Burnt Pollard Lane

GU185UE

Denly Way

GU185XY

Macdonald Road

GU185YA

Macdonald Road

GU185PA

Ling Drive

GU185AE

The Avenue

GU185UN

Ambleside Road

GU185XP

Springfield

GU185SA

Denly Way

GU185XB

Lightwater Road

GU185YL

Clearsprings

GU185YY

Ivy Drive

GU195NT

South Farm Lane

GU185NA

Macdonald Road

GU185PB

Ambleside Road

GU185QX

Broom Field

GU185RQ

Stonehill Road

GU185RZ

Guildford Road

GU185SJ

Broadway Road

GU185SW

Guildford Road

GU185YG

Curley Hill Road

GU185AD

Guildford Road

GU185RL

Guildford Road

GU185SY

Glebe Close

GU185TU

Fox Covert

GU185TW

Macdonald Road

GU185XX

Ridgeway Close

GU185QN

Briar Avenue

GU185RG

Badger Drive

GU185TF

Grasmere Road

GU185YX

Briar Avenue

GU185PJ

The Willows

GU185RT

Wychelm Road

GU185XJ

Lightwater Meadow

GU185YD

Cranwell Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.