Headley Road is in Grayshott, Hindhead and in East Hampshire district. GU26 6FS is located in the Grayshott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU26 6FY, GU26 6UA, GU26 6UB, GU26 6TZ, GU26 6TT, GU26 6TS, GU26 6TU, GU26 6UJ, GU26 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU26 6FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 25% | 30.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 30.1% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 20.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 45.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.8% | 14.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 36.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 90.1% | 89.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 89.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.8% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headley Road was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Grayshott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headley Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Grayshott and the 170th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Watson Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-25 | £312,397 |
| Flat 2 Watson Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-11-20 | £340,503 |
| Flat 2 Watson Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2019-06-24 | £389,413 |
| Flat 4 Watson Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-04-18 | £415,925 |
| Watson Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-07-24 | £58,278 |
GU26 6FS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU26 6FS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School School Road , Grayshott GU26 6LR | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Community Primary School Beacon Hill Road , GU26 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School Derby Road , GU27 1BP | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolmer Hill School Woolmer Hill , Woolmer Hill Road GU27 1QB | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's School Trust Ltd Portsmouth Road , Hindhead GU26 6BH | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Undershaw Education Trust Undershaw , Portsmouth Road GU26 6AQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amesbury Hazel Grove , Hindhead GU26 6BL | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus Tilford Road , Hindhead GU26 6SJ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal School Farnham Lane , GU27 1HQ | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose Tearoom | Unit 1, Dowse House, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LB | 173 yd | |
| Village Café | 1-2 The Precinct, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LQ | 240 yd | |
| Himalayan Garden | 30 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LD | 282 yd | |
| The Bayleaf | 2 Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6HD | 362 yd | |
| The Counter | The Glen House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6HG | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266TZ | 56 yd | |
| Fox & Pelican | Fox & Pelican, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266LG | 233 yd | |
| Grayshott Social Club | Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266HL | 574 yd | |
| Grayshott Cricket Club | Grayshott Sports Pavillion, Beech Hanger Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LS | 1,048 yd | |
| Grayshott Football Club | Grayshott Sports Pavillion, Beech Hanger Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LS | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | Marathon, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LG | 233 yd | |
| Famous Chef | 6-7 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LE | 351 yd | |
| Grayshott Kebab | 1 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LE | 351 yd | |
| Friars | 4 Royal Parade, Tilford Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 The Square, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LQ | 240 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmund'S School PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Grayshott C Of E Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| The Royal Junior School PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.