Living in GU5, Waverley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU5 in Waverley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central GU5 sold at a median of £600,000 across 78 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Waverley are down 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 8 schools within about 3 miles, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of GU5 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Waverley pays £2,605 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 3 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Waverley: £553,429, down 2.6% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in GU5 →
See where GU5 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Waverley: £2,605 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare GU5 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for GU5 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around GU5
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU5, with a median of £600,000 and a range from £130,500 to £4,200,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Littleford Lane, GU5 0RH | Detached | £600,000 | 30 May 2024 |
| Sandilands Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB | Semi-detached | £1,290,000 | 7 May 2024 |
| St Anthonys Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB | Semi-detached | £895,000 | 18 Jan 2023 |
| South Cottage Littleford Lane, GU4 8QY | Semi-detached | £850,000 | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Queen Victoria Cottage Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB | Terraced | £875,000 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| The Volunteer Blackheath Lane, GU4 8RB | Terraced | £243,300 | 31 Aug 2021 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi away | 3.24 mi 2026/27 |
| Longacre School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| Tillingbourne Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi away | 4.41 mi 2026/27 |
| Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Not rated | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
| St Catherine's School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
Schools in GU5 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 3.24 mi | 2026/27 |
| Peaslake Free School | Primary | 4.14 mi | 2026/27 |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Longacre School, St Catherine's School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near GU5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 23.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.8% |
| Skilled trades | 7.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How GU5 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: under-15s, down 3.6 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of GU5 (E01030863, 1,872 residents in 2021, down 2.2% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: under-15s, down 3.6 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86.0% | 84.4% | -1.6 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 7.5% | 9.5% | +2.0 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 4.5% | 6.1% | +1.6 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 20.6% | 17.0% | -3.6 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 21.9% | 24.4% | +2.5 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 51.4% | 53.9% | +2.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 11.9% | 12.7% | +0.8 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 90.8% | 87.4% | -3.4 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.0% | 96.2% | -1.8 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Waverley's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of GU5. The nearest, Wonersh Surgery, has 10,465 registered patients and 1,668 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonersh Surgery | 1.3 mi | 10,465 | 1,668 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, where 58.1% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust at 61.8%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Waverley pays £2,605 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.9% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Waverley, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,091 | +3.0% |
| 2022-23 | £2,188 | +4.6% |
| 2023-24 | £2,263 | +3.4% |
| 2024-25 | £2,371 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,484 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,605 | +4.9% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Waverley, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about GU5
What is the average house price in GU5?
The average sold price in Waverley is £553,429 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU5?
Prices in Waverley are down 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU5?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central GU5 is £600,000, ranging from £130,500 to £4,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU5?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU5, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU5?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU5 at risk of flooding?
Central GU5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GU5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £600,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU5 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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