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Surrey Heath

England / South East / Surrey Heath

About

Surrey Heath is a district in South East England, located in the county of Surrey. It covers an area of approximately 95 square kilometres and includes towns such as Camberley, Frimley, and Lightwater. The district is bordered by Hampshire and Berkshire, with easy access to London via the M3 and A30 roads. Surrey Heath is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring heathland, woodland, and parks like Lightwater Country Park.

The area has a strong military presence, with the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst situated in Camberley. Surrey Heath also offers a range of leisure facilities, including golf courses and sports centres. The district’s economy is supported by retail and business parks, particularly in Camberley, which serves as the main commercial hub. Residential areas consist of a mix of housing, from modern developments to older properties, catering to a range of lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Surrey Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Surrey Heath is £65,269 per year. There are 37 schools in Surrey Heath: 25 primary (1 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 4 secondary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Surrey Heath Population
90,453
Population density
951.2 per km²

Demographics

British
70,473
77.91%
Other White
5,295
5.85%
Indian
2,941
3.25%
Other Asian
2,760
3.05%
Pakistani
1,290
1.43%
Total population: 90,456

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
13,495
37.48%
Owns outright
13,156
36.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,611
12.81%
Other social rented
2,972
8.25%
Other forms of private rent
920
2.55%
Total households: 36,008

Property prices in Surrey Heath

Based on 1,148 recent sales, the median property price is £471,750 in Surrey Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £3,650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached429£710,000
Flats205£224,000
Semi-Detached311£465,000
Terraced203£385,000

10 years price trend in Surrey Heath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.