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GU8 5BF

Leehurst

Milford & Witley

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Detailed insights for GU8 5BF

Overview

Postcode GU8 5BF is located in a rural town, within the Milford & Witley ward of Waverley in the South East region, and forms part of the Elstead & Milford area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elstead & Milford is £66,229 per year. The nearest station is Milford (Surrey), about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Elstead & Milford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Elstead & Milford has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Elstead & Milford is £66,229 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from GU8 5BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Elstead & Milford near GU8 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Milford (Surrey) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU8 5BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Milford (Surrey)

N/A

Walking directions to Milford (Surrey)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU8 5BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJubilee FieldSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Field

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,418.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.96(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.17(+31%)
Public order
10.18(+68%)
Drugs
2.99(+8%)
Other crime
2.99(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
86.36%
Other Asian
11
3.85%
Other White
9
3.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.75%
Roma
5
1.75%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
42.22%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.89%
No qualifications
34
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40.34%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Social rents from council
6
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Milford & Witley

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £800K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £530 per square foot) in Milford & Witley area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milford & Witley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£900,000£557
Semi-Detached25£529,000£516
Terraced23£405,000£502
Flats12£249,500£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milford & Witley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milford & Witley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£640,000£287,000£475,000£408,750
2017£695,000£280,000£449,500£360,000
2018£775,000£295,000£450,000£350,000
2019£658,750£293,000£453,000£348,000
2020£717,500£246,000£475,000£363,000
2021£719,250£293,750£545,000£422,500
2022£870,000£340,000£533,050£430,000
2023£855,000£237,500£502,500£410,500
2024£902,500£360,000£525,000£440,000
2025£785,000£270,000£550,000£415,000
2026£800,000£317,500£460,000£449,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milford & Witley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milford & Witley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421£368£439£456
2017£465£371£446£424
2018£465£431£446£432
2019£421£368£438£414
2020£496£380£479£444
2021£513£384£464£467
2022£549£429£515£485
2023£558£372£482£465
2024£594£405£503£519
2025£553£408£517£545
2026£580£391£496£493
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milford & Witley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milford & Witley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU8 5BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU8 5BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202521, Lower Manor Road, Godalming, GU8 5JHTerracedFreehold£365,000
25 Apr 20251, Manor Green, Godalming, GU8 5JQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
24 Jan 20259, Oak Tree Road, Godalming, GU8 5JNDetachedFreehold£845,000
31 Jul 202529, Cherry Tree Road, Godalming, GU8 5AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£438,000
27 Jun 202524, Cherry Tree Road, Godalming, GU8 5AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the GU8 5BF postcode area, located within Elstead & Milford, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU8 5BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMilford SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryRodboroughAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU8 5BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU8 5BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressGuildford Road, Godalming, GU8 5ELWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miNisa Local47 Church Road, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5JBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miTesco ExpressPortsmouth Road, Waverley, GU8 5HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waverley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,656
Band B£1,932
Band C£2,208
Band D£2,484
Band E£3,036
Band F£3,588
Band G£4,140
Band H£4,968

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 GU8 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Cavaliere

Milford & Witley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jeremy Hunt

Godalming and Ash - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWaverleyE07000216
Parliamentary ConstituencyGodalming and AshE14001249
WardMilford & WitleyE05015168
ParishWitley and MilfordE04013366
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elstead & MilfordE02006449
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waverley 011CE01030937
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GU8 5BF

Is GU8 5BF (Elstead & Milford) safe?

The area around GU8 5BF records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near GU8 5BF?

The median sale price around GU8 5BF in Elstead & Milford is £535,000 (about £530 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU8 5BF?

There are 2 schools close to GU8 5BF, including Milford School (Good) and Rodborough (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU8 5BF?

The closest station to GU8 5BF is Milford (Surrey), about 1,358 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU8 5BF?

GU8 5BF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU8 5BF (Elstead & Milford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Godalming and Ash covering GU8 5BF is Jeremy Hunt (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Cavaliere (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.