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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 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 1,559.3 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
1,559.3 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 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 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
Terraced17£390,000
Semi-Detached16£471,250
Flats17£200,000
Detached37£660,000

10 years median price trend in Lightwater

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

All postcodes in Lightwater

GU185SH

Broadway Road

GU185SL

Broadway Road

GU185AE

The Avenue

GU185US

Macdonald Road

GU185XJ

Lightwater Meadow

GU185LA

Corbett Drive

GU185AA

Coniston Court

GU185SZ

Withy Close

GU185QX

Gorse Bank

GU185TN

Macdonald Road

GU185SX

Meadowbank Road

GU185SU

Broadway Road

GU185YZ

Ivy Drive

GU185RW

Guildford Road

GU185AD

John Norman Grove

GU185SW

Heronscourt

GU185SB

Guildford Road

GU185YS

The Orchard

GU185YG

Curley Hill Road

GU185RE

Guildford Road

GU185TB

Ullswater Road

GU185TW

Macdonald Road

GU185TR

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185YJ

Clearsprings

GU185YU

Spruce Drive

GU185RX

Birchwood Drive

GU185RZ

Guildford Road

GU185SJ

Broadway Road

GU185TY

Aplin Way

GU185XD

Keswick Drive

GU185TP

Mount Pleasant Close

GU185YD

Cranwell Grove

GU185TS

Badger Drive

GU185NB

Falcon Close

GU185TL

Grasmere Road

GU185XT

Michelet Close

GU185UP

Rydal Place

GU185QT

Lowfield Close

GU185YN

Bluebell Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.