Buckingham Way is in Frimley, Camberley and in Surrey Heath district. GU16 8XF is located in the Frimley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Way, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU16 8XS, GU16 8XQ, GU16 8DF, GU16 8XG, GU16 8XP, GU16 8DQ, GU16 8XU, GU16 8XD, GU16 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU16 8XF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 43.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 54.3% | 48.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around GU16 8XF this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 5.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 40.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 82.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.1% | 77.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 77.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Way was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Frimley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Frimley and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Buckingham Way, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2025-01-29 | £503,673 |
| 9 Buckingham Way, Camberley, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-07-18 | £478,377 |
| 38 Buckingham Way, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-11-22 | £344,194 |
| 16 Buckingham Way, Camberley, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £394,548 | 2022-01-28 | £409,755 |
| 22 Buckingham Way, Camberley, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-09-23 | £423,256 |
GU16 8XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary Academy Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy Sandringham Way , Paddock Hill Estate GU16 9YF | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frimley CofE Junior School Frimley Green Road , Frimley GU16 6ND | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,208 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,796 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass At SC Johnson | S C Johnson Wax Ltd, Frimley Green Road | 705 yd | |
| Elaichi | 2 The Parade, Frimley | 996 yd | |
| Subway (Jafor Sub Ltd) | 6 The Parade, Frimley | 1,017 yd | |
| Nimontron | 9 The Parade, Frimley | 1,021 yd | |
| Bliss Restaurant And Bar | 10 The Parade, Frimley | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | Ye Olde White Hart Tavern, Frimley High Street | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza | 5 Beaumaris Parade, Frimley | 341 yd | |
| The Gourmet Oriental | 19 Farm Road, Frimley | 926 yd | |
| Aahar Flavours | 13 Farm Road, Frimley | 934 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 11 The Parade, Frimley | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1-3 Beaumaris Parade, Frimley | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chobham Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Tomlinscote School And Sixth Form College TOMLINSCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 833 yd |
| The Grove Primary School THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL THE GROVE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Tomlinscote Sports Centre TOMLINSCOTE WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Frimley Green Recreation Ground RADCLIFFE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.