Postcode report
GU17 9EX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About GU17 9EX: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU17 9EX is a postcode in Blackwater and Hawley, Hart, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU17 9EX, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU17 9EX are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 GU17 9EX is based on Rushmoor 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,746 residents, 3,991 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 27% 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 4/10.
For property prices near GU17 9EX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU17 9EX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 GU17 9EX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU17 9EX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 HMO licences, 9 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 GU17 9EX
Is GU17 9EX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 GU17 9EX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU17 9EX?
12 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 GU17 9EX?
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 GU17 9EX?
LocaleIQ matched GU17 9EX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU17 9EX?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU17 9EX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 HMO licences, 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.