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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

GU185SB

Guildford Road

GU185SL

Broadway Road

GU185YE

High View Road

GU185NB

Falcon Close

GU185XY

Macdonald Road

GU185YA

Macdonald Road

GU185SR

Burntpollard Lane

GU185UE

Denly Way

GU185UN

Ambleside Road

GU185XP

Springfield

GU185AE

The Avenue

GU185PA

Ling Drive

GU185YL

Clearsprings

GU185YY

Ivy Drive

GU195NT

South Farm Lane

GU185SA

Guildford Road

GU185XB

Lightwater Road

GU185RZ

Guildford Road

GU185NA

Maple Drive

GU185PB

Sorrel Drive

GU185QX

Gorse Bank

GU185RQ

Stonehill Road

GU185SJ

Broadway Road

GU185SW

Heronscourt

GU185YG

Curley Hill Road

GU185AD

John Norman Grove

GU185TU

Fox Covert

GU185XX

Ridgeway Close

GU185RL

Guildford Road

GU185SY

Glebe Close

GU185TW

Macdonald Road

GU185RG

The Avenue

GU185YX

Spruce Drive

GU185RT

Wychelm Road

GU185XJ

Lightwater Meadow

GU185QN

Broom Field

GU185TF

Grasmere Road

GU185PJ

The Willows

GU185YD

Cranwell Grove

Data Sources

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