Postcode report
Is GU16 6DW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU16 6DW: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU16 6DW is a postcode in Mytchett & Deepcut, Surrey Heath, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU16 6DW, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU16 6DW are health and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU16 6DW is based on Surrey Heath 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,226 residents, 713 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near GU16 6DW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £500k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU16 6DW can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU16 6DW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU16 6DW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 HMO licences, 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GU16 6DW
Is GU16 6DW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU16 6DW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU16 6DW?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GU16 6DW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU16 6DW?
LocaleIQ matched GU16 6DW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU16 6DW?
The latest median sold price is £500k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU16 6DW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 HMO licences, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.