Postcode GU18 5SA is located in a rural town, within the Lightwater ward of Surrey Heath in the South East region, and forms part of the Lightwater area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lightwater is £76,084 per year. The nearest station is Bagshot located about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lightwater has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Lightwater has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lightwater is £76,084 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from GU18 5SA.
Lightwater near GU18 5SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bagshot located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £667,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £383,750 |
10 year median price trend in Lightwater
In the GU18 5SA postcode area, located within Lightwater, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU18 5SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cook | Denly Way, Surrey Heath, GU18 5SA | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Guildford Road, Surrey Heath, GU18 5SS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Surrey Heath district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.