Heather Mead is in Frimley, Camberley and in Surrey Heath district. GU16 8QA is located in the Parkside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Mead, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU16 8PU, GU16 8PT, GU16 8SE, GU16 8PX, GU16 8PS, GU16 8PR, GU16 8RU, GU16 8SB, GU16 8SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU16 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 38.4% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 48.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 57.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.9% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 85.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 82.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 82.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0.6% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Mead was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.1% higher than the Heatherside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Mead has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Heatherside and the 76th highest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Heather Mead, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-01-10 | £302,695 |
| 17 Heather Mead, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-02 | £313,064 |
| 22 Heather Mead, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-05 | £265,027 |
| 7 Heather Mead, Camberley, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-09-05 | £249,852 |
| 3 Heather Mead, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-01 | £322,310 |
GU16 8QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary Academy Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Heath Infant School Prior Road , GU15 1DA | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | 114 Portsmouth Road, Camberley | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahar Flavours | 13 Farm Road, Frimley | 442 yd | |
| The Gourmet Oriental | 19 Farm Road, Frimley | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote Sports Centre TOMLINSCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Tomlinscote School And Sixth Form College TOMLINSCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Ravenscote Junior School OLD BISLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Camberley Heath Golf Club GOLF DRIVE | golf | 747 yd |
| The Grove Primary School THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Chobham Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.