Postcode report
Is GU9 8ES a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GU9 8ES: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU9 8ES 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 8ES, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU9 8ES are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 8ES is based on Waverley 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,528 residents, 211 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 9% 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 7/10.
For property prices near GU9 8ES, 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 8ES can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 5 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 8ES 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GU9 8ES; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GU9 8ES
Is GU9 8ES a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 27% 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 8ES?
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 GU9 8ES?
1 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 8ES?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU9 8ES?
LocaleIQ matched GU9 8ES to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU9 8ES?
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 8ES?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.