Headley Road is in Grayshott, Hindhead and in East Hampshire district. GU26 6LE is located in the Grayshott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU26 6HF, GU26 6HS, GU26 6LD, GU26 6HG, GU26 6LG, GU26 6LZ, GU26 6LQ, GU26 6HJ, GU26 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU26 6LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.3% | 47.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 31.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 43.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around GU26 6LE this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 8.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 43.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 94.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 86.3% | 82.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 81.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headley Road was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Grayshott average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Headley Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Grayshott and the 156th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 10 The Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-15 | £277,729 |
| Flat 6 The Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-06-25 | £178,286 |
| Flat 6 Wayside Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-07-03 | £271,698 |
| The Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-14 | £207,120 |
| Flat 12 The Grove Headley Road, Hindhead, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-12-17 | £260,339 |
GU26 6LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU26 6LE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Community Primary School Beacon Hill Road , GU26 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Infant School Barford Lane , Churt GU10 2JE | 4out of 4 | 3,685 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 | 2,223 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 | 618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amesbury Hazel Grove , Hindhead GU26 6BL | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Undershaw Education Trust Undershaw , Portsmouth Road GU26 6AQ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus Tilford Road , Hindhead GU26 6SJ | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal School Farnham Lane , GU27 1HQ | - not rated | 2,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Garden | 30 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LD | 66 yd | |
| The Counter | The Glen House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6HG | 88 yd | |
| Village Café | 1-2 The Precinct, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LQ | 118 yd | |
| Red Rose Tearoom | Unit 1, Dowse House, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LB | 177 yd | |
| The Bayleaf | 2 Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6HD | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Pelican | Fox & Pelican, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266LG | 120 yd | |
| Grayshott Social Club | Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266HL | 246 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU266TZ | 309 yd | |
| Grayshott Cricket Club | Grayshott Sports Pavillion, Beech Hanger Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LS | 735 yd | |
| Grayshott Football Club | Grayshott Sports Pavillion, Beech Hanger Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LS | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Chef | 6-7 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LE | 16 yd | |
| Grayshott Kebab | 1 Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LE | 16 yd | |
| Frankies | Marathon, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LG | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 The Square, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LQ | 118 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmund'S School PORTSMOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Grayshott C Of E Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Grayshott Sports Field | grass pitches, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| The Royal Junior School PORTSMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.