The postcode GU18 5RU is located in Surrey Heath, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GU18 5RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU18 5RU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GU18 5RU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to GU18 5RU is Riverside Avenue which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Blackstroud Lane West and is 240 m away. The closest railway station is Bagshot Rail Station, 2.63 km away.
The closest primary school to GU18 5RU (for ages 11 and under) is Hammond School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 4, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Gordon's School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 13, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of GU18 5RU is Lightwater CIU Club and is 325 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mei's Kitchen and is 325 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 119.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU18 5RU is covered by the Surrey police force association and Surrey is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GU18 5RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU18 5RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU18 5RU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU18 5RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater Village School | Academy | 5-7 | 1 km | |
| Gordon's School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 13, 2014) | 1.13 km |
| Hammond School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.07 km | |
| Connaught Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| Fernways School | Special school | 7-16 | 2.36 km | |
| Woodcote House School | Independent school | 7-14 | 2.5 km | |
| Bagshot Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 2.57 km |
| Windlesham Village Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 2.75 km |
| Hall Grove School | Independent school | 3-13 | 2.75 km | |
| Valley End CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (June 26, 2009) | 2.88 km |
| Bisley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 3.19 km |
| Coworth-Flexlands School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.53 km | |
| Heather Ridge Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (January 14, 2009) | 3.66 km |
| St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 3.84 km |
| Pine Ridge Infant School | Academy | 2-7 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 3.98 km |
| Wishmore Cross Academy | Special school | 7-16 | Requires improvement (September 27, 2018) | 4.16 km |
| Collingwood College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 4.3 km |
| Knaphill School | Academy | 7-11 | 4.35 km | |
| The Knaphill Lower School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 1, 2021) | 4.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU18 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lightwater SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 325 m | |
| George Arthur Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 325 m | |
| Lightwater CIU Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 325 m | |
| Lightwater Newsagents | Exempt January 17, 2022 | 325 m | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 25, 2020 | 325 m | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 325 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt April 6, 2021 | 330 m | |
| Cook | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2020 | 330 m | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 330 m | |
| Lakeview Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 335 m | |
| Randalls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 380 m | |
| Cinnamon Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2022 | 440 m | |
| Oysters Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 14, 2022 | 440 m | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 637 m | |
| The Crossley Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 656 m | |
| Brons News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 15, 2021 | 821 m | |
| Breakfast Club | Exempt June 23, 2020 | 1 km | |
| Twelve 15 At Lightwater Village School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2021 | 1 km | |
| Lightwater Major Minors Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2020 | 1.03 km | |
| Gordon's School Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 1.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU18 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Blackstroud Lane West | 240 m | |
| Blackstroud Lane West | 252 m | |
| War Memorial | 350 m | |
| War Memorial | 416 m | |
| Colville Gardens | 512 m | |
| Bagshot Rail Station | 2.63 km | |
| Sunningdale Rail Station | 5.1 km | |
| Sunningdale Rail Station | 5.12 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.63 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU18 5RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Turf Hill | 482 m | |
| Cuckoo Hill | 915 m | |
| Sandpit Hill | 946 m | |
| Manor Farm Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Hookstone Green | 1.09 km | |
| Greyspot Hill | 1.15 km | |
| Hagthorn Bog | 1.56 km | |
| Hammond's Pond | 1.66 km | |
| Halebourne Copse | 1.67 km | |
| Dog Hill | 1.89 km | |
| Lucas Green | 1.93 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Park Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Heathpark Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Brock Hill | 2.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU18 5RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 119.4 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 18.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 88.3 | 17.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 382.6 | 36 |
Energy usage data for GU18 5RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.34931100 |
| Longitude | -0.65991300 |
| OS Easting | 493423 |
| OS Northing | 0161989 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Surrey Heath |
| County Electorial Division | Lightwater, West End and Bisley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lightwater |
| Local Authority District | Surrey Heath |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Surrey |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000214 |
| Travel To Work Area | Guildford and Aldershot |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Surrey |
| Cancer Alliance | Surrey and Sussex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Frimley Health and Care ICS |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Frimley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Lightwater BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33044546 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Surrey Heath 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Surrey Heath 003B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |