The postcode GU9 8BJ is located in Waverley, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GU9 8BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU9 8BJ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 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 GU9 8BJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to GU9 8BJ is Menin Way which is centered 157 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Waverley Lane and is 17 m away. The closest railway station is Farnham Rail Station, 516 m away.
The closest primary school to GU9 8BJ (for ages 11 and under) is South Farnham School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 15, 2012. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is All Hallows Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 6, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of GU9 8BJ is The Spotted Cow and is 1.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 21, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jade Garden and is 2.71 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 15, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 60.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 58.3% 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 3.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU9 8BJ 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 GU9 8BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU9 8BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU9 8BJ
| 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 GU9 8BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Farnham School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 15, 2012) | 203 m |
| The Abbey School | Special school | 11-16 | 203 m | |
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 330 m | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| The Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 1.14 km |
| Highfield South Farnham School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 11, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Potters Gate CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Barfield Prep School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Farnham Heath End | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.34 km |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.41 km |
| William Cobbett Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.42 km |
| Weydon School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.42 km | |
| Badshot Lea Village Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 2.63 km |
| Folly Hill Infant Academy | Academy | 5-7 | 2.72 km | |
| All Hallows Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 6, 2014) | 2.72 km |
| Hale Nursery & Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.93 km | |
| Edgeborough School | Independent school | 2-13 | 3.19 km | |
| Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 3.22 km |
| Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.49 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 14, 2011) | 3.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU9 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spotted Cow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Grace House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| The Woodlarks Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 1.26 km | |
| Yiayia's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 1.51 km | |
| South Farnham Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| The Princess Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2021 | 1.74 km | |
| Lower Bourne Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2014 | 1.89 km | |
| Barfield School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 1.97 km | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 2.48 km | |
| Caketoppers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| Leon Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2022 | 2.62 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 2.62 km | |
| Tongham Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 2.62 km | |
| Tongham Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 2.62 km | |
| Tongham Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 2.62 km | |
| The Bat and Ball Freehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2021 | 2.63 km | |
| Maison Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 2.63 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 2.64 km | |
| Jade Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2018 | 2.71 km | |
| Rajveer Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 2.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU9 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Waverley Lane | 17 m | |
| Waverley Lane | 111 m | |
| Menin Way | 254 m | |
| Menin Way | 256 m | |
| Morley Road | 360 m | |
| Farnham Rail Station | 516 m | |
| Farnham Rail Station | 573 m | |
| Aldershot Rail Station | 4.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.82 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.87 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 43.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU9 8BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Compton Hill | 733 m | |
| Paradise Wood | 791 m | |
| Compton Wood | 916 m | |
| Victoria Reservoir | 1 km | |
| Weydown Hill | 1.38 km | |
| Black Lake | 2.17 km | |
| Bourne Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Botany Hill | 2.52 km | |
| Claypit Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Sheephatch Copse | 2.62 km | |
| Bushy Coppice | 2.76 km | |
| Crooksbury Hill | 2.91 km | |
| Gong Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Bushyreeds Copse | 3.01 km | |
| Sandy Hill | 3.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU9 8BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 68.3 Mbps | 60.9 Mbps | 79.76 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 41.7% | 100% | 65.9 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 58.3% | 58.3% | - | - |
Energy usage data for GU9 8BJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.21095800 |
| Longitude | -0.78453500 |
| OS Easting | 484999 |
| OS Northing | 0146452 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Surrey |
| County Electorial Division | Farnham Central ED |
| Electoral Ward | Farnham Firgrove |
| Local Authority District | Waverley |
| 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 | E07000216 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Farnborough/Aldershot BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Farnham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33044668 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Waverley 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Waverley 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |