Sandown Drive is in Frimley, Camberley and in Surrey Heath district. GU16 8UA 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 Sandown Drive, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU16 8TY, GU16 8TZ, GU16 8TT, GU16 8UB, GU16 8UD, GU16 8TS, GU16 8TX, GU16 8UG, GU16 8UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU16 8UA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU16 8UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 21.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 62.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 56% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 31.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 34.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96% | 82.2% | -13.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92.4% | 84.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 85.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Drive was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% higher than the Heatherside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandown Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Heatherside and the 129th lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sandown Drive, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £449,500 | 2024-06-24 | £451,423 |
| 3 Sandown Drive, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-05-01 | £619,121 |
| 12 Sandown Drive, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-20 | £443,855 |
| 5 Sandown Drive, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-11-30 | £534,802 |
| 14 Sandown Drive, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-03-31 | £450,205 |
GU16 8UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU16 8UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary Academy Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Camberley Primary and Nursery School Frimley Road , GU15 2QB | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 4,094 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 | 2,492 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 4,582 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 | 1,722 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 554 yd | |
| Aramark Defence Service @ CTC Frimley | Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park, Frimley Road | 689 yd | |
| Elaichi | 2 The Parade, Frimley | 1,038 yd | |
| Olivers | 28 Frimley High Street, Frimley | 1,055 yd | |
| Subway (Jafor Sub Ltd) | 6 The Parade, Frimley | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | Ye Olde White Hart Tavern, Frimley High Street | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gourmet Oriental | 19 Farm Road, Frimley | 646 yd | |
| Aahar Flavours | 13 Farm Road, Frimley | 671 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 11 The Parade, Frimley | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 Frimley High Street, Frimley | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Camberley Cricket Club UPPER VERRAN ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Chobham Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Kings International College WATCHETTS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Watchetts Recreation Ground WATCHETTS RECREATION GROUND WATCHETTS RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.