Postcode report
GU9 8BT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About GU9 8BT: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU9 8BT is a postcode in Farnham Moor Park, Waverley, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU9 8BT, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU9 8BT are health and housing, while jobs 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 GU9 8BT is based on Waverley 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,430 residents, 898 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 18% 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 9/10.
For property prices near GU9 8BT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £569k from 95 rolling sales, up 11.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU9 8BT can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 12 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 GU9 8BT 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 GU9 8BT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 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 GU9 8BT
Is GU9 8BT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 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 GU9 8BT?
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 GU9 8BT?
6 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 GU9 8BT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU9 8BT?
LocaleIQ matched GU9 8BT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU9 8BT?
The latest median sold price is £569k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU9 8BT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.