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GU26 6BW

Hindhead & Beacon Hill

Waverley

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Detailed insights for GU26 6BW

Overview

Postcode GU26 6BW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hindhead & Beacon Hill area of Waverley in the South East region, and forms part of the Haslemere West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haslemere West is £67,564 per year. The median sale price in Hindhead & Beacon Hill is £505,000 (around £445 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £289,375 and £810,000. The nearest station is Haslemere, about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Haslemere West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Haslemere West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.3%

Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Haslemere West is £67,564 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from GU26 6BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Haslemere West near GU26 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Haslemere located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
384.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.94(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.75(-69%)
Other theft
5.2(-7%)
Burglary
3.9(+50%)
Drugs
1.95(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
45.12%
Pakistani
91
42.33%
Other White
11
5.12%
Bangladeshi
4
1.86%
Indian
2
0.93%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
31.91%
Level 3 (A level)
53
28.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
25.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.38%
No qualifications
10
5.32%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
23
56.1%
Owns outright
10
24.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
7.32%
Social rents from council
2
4.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
4.88%
Total households: 41

Property prices in Hindhead & Beacon Hill

Median price: £505,000
Price per sq ft: £445
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £289K – £810K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Hindhead & Beacon Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindhead & Beacon Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£882,500£488
Semi-Detached7£555,000£465
Terraced12£491,250£433
Flats27£230,000£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindhead & Beacon Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindhead & Beacon Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£753,625£215,000£432,000£450,000
2017£715,000£226,250£437,000£350,000
2018£675,000£240,000£435,000£375,000
2019£683,750£220,000£455,000£328,625
2020£775,000£220,000£450,000£388,000
2021£785,000£217,500£477,500£390,000
2022£861,000£250,000£507,000£400,000
2023£886,166£245,000£540,000£440,000
2024£1,090,750£259,500£564,000£440,000
2025£1,000,000£217,500£555,000£475,000
2026£875,000£252,000£523,500£495,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindhead & Beacon Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindhead & Beacon Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418£379£321£372
2017£374£342£386£374
2018£403£339£387£373
2019£387£331£391£386
2020£405£319£393£408
2021£450£338£422£382
2022£535£366£503£488
2023£525£360£469£430
2024£514£341£481£449
2025£493£340£469£450
2026£503£376£412£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindhead & Beacon Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindhead & Beacon Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU26 6BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU26 6BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025Loxwood House, Hazel Grove, Hindhead, GU26 6BJDetachedFreehold£1,135,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 6, Parklands, Hazel Grove, Hindhead, GU26 6BJFlatsLeasehold£195,000
26 Jun 2026Stringers, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, GU26 6FQDetachedFreehold£1,088,000
06 Feb 2026Hazelwood, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, GU26 6FQDetachedFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the GU26 6BW postcode area, located within Haslemere West, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for GU26 6BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableAmesbury SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableSt Edmunds school Trust LtdOther independent school
0.6 miNot applicableUndershaw Education TrustOther independent special school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waverley district.

Band A£1,737
Band B£2,026
Band C£2,315
Band D£2,605
Band E£3,184
Band F£3,763
Band G£4,341
Band H£5,210

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GU26 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jerome Davidson

Hindhead & Beacon Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Julian Spence

Hindhead & Beacon Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Gregory Stafford

Farnham and Bordon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWaverleyE07000216
Parliamentary ConstituencyFarnham and BordonE14001234
ParishHaslemereE04013364
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Haslemere WestE02006455
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waverley 017DE01030929
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2002-05-01

Frequently asked questions about GU26 6BW

Is GU26 6BW (Haslemere West) safe?

The area around GU26 6BW records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near GU26 6BW?

The median sale price around GU26 6BW in Hindhead & Beacon Hill is £505,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU26 6BW?

There are 5 schools close to GU26 6BW, including Amesbury School, St Edmunds school Trust Ltd and Undershaw Education Trust (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around GU26 6BW?

GU26 6BW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU26 6BW (Haslemere West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Farnham and Bordon covering GU26 6BW is Gregory Stafford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jerome Davidson (Liberal Democrats) and Julian Spence (Liberal Democrats).