Living in GU8, Waverley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU8 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 GU8
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £525,000 and a range from £185,000 to £1,495,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 MIDDLEMARCH, GU8 5NL | terraced | £406,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 6 WILLOW MEWS, GU8 5NB | semi-detached | £385,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 21 CHICHESTER CLOSE, GU8 5PA | terraced | £465,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 30 CHICHESTER CLOSE, GU8 5PA | detached | £650,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| 4 NEWLANDS, GU8 5LL | terraced | £434,000 | 2026-02-18 |
| 1 VALENTINE COTTAGES PETWORTH ROAD, GU8 5LS | terraced | £700,000 | 2026-02-12 |
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
13 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Barrow Hills School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| King Edward's School Witley | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Barrow Hills School, King Edward's School Witley, St Hilary's School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near GU8, 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 | 32.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
12 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU8 in 2026-06, 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Waverley's figures.
Common questions about GU8
What is the average house price in GU8?
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 GU8?
Prices in Waverley are down 0.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU8?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central GU8 in the last 2 years is £525,000, ranging from £185,000 to £1,495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU8?
13 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU8?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU8 at risk of flooding?
Central GU8 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 GU8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £525,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 12 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU8 safe?
12 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU8 in 2026-06, 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
Weighing two up? GU8 or GU7, GU8 or GU26, GU8 or GU27.
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