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.
House prices
Average price in Waverley: £560,596, down 0.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around GU5
70 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU5, with a median of £565,000 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 | 2024-05-30 |
| SANDILANDS BLACKHEATH LANE, GU4 8RB | semi-detached | £1,290,000 | 2024-05-07 |
| ST ANTHONYS BLACKHEATH LANE, GU4 8RB | semi-detached | £895,000 | 2023-01-18 |
| SOUTH COTTAGE LITTLEFORD LANE, GU4 8QY | semi-detached | £850,000 | 2022-09-09 |
| QUEEN VICTORIA COTTAGE BLACKHEATH LANE, GU4 8RB | terraced | £875,000 | 2021-08-31 |
| THE VOLUNTEER BLACKHEATH LANE, GU4 8RB | terraced | £243,300 | 2021-08-31 |
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.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Longacre School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Tillingbourne Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
| Bramley Grange Academy | Inadequate | 2.4 mi |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Longacre School.
All 1 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.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in 2026-06, most commonly public order.
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.
Common questions about GU5
What is the average house price in GU5?
The average sold price in Waverley is £560,596 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU5?
Prices in Waverley are down 0.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU5?
The median of 70 recorded sales around central GU5 is £565,000, ranging from £130,500 to £4,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU5?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU5, and 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU5?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in 2026-06, most commonly public order (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: 0% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £565,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU5 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was public order. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GU5 or GU4, GU5 or GU1, GU5 or GU7.
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