Glen Close is in Hindhead and in Waverley district. GU26 6QF is located in the Hindhead & Beacon Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glen Close, Hindhead, GU26 6QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU26 6QT, GU26 6NQ, GU26 6UR, GU26 6QH, GU26 6QG, GU26 6RW, GU26 6QN, GU26 6QE, GU26 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU26 6QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 39% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 57.5% | 57.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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.
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 15.6% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 45.7% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93% | 89.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glen Close was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Farnham Moor Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glen Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Farnham Moor Park and the 168th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-06-30 | £362,350 |
| Porthia Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-02-13 | £446,703 |
| Shortlands Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2014-06-10 | £375,398 |
| 63 Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-01-10 | £359,286 |
| Porthia Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2012-08-24 | £491,437 |
GU26 6QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 68 |
| Education | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Community Primary School Beacon Hill Road , GU26 6NR | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School School Road , Grayshott GU26 6LR | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Infant School Barford Lane , Churt GU10 2JE | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 4out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Community 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 | 3,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus Tilford Road , Hindhead GU26 6SJ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Undershaw Education Trust Undershaw , Portsmouth Road GU26 6AQ | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Trust Ltd Portsmouth Road , Hindhead GU26 6BH | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Education Sundial Stables , Sundial House GU10 2LB | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amesbury Hazel Grove , Hindhead GU26 6BL | - not rated | 2,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Italian Bistro | 3 Hampton Terrace, Beacon Hill Road | 296 yd | |
| Scoop | Southdown House, Beacon Hill Road | 296 yd | |
| The Hub | Beacon Hill United Reformed Church, Churt Road | 315 yd | |
| PGL | Marchants Hill, Tilford Road | 508 yd | |
| Hindhead Golf Club | Churt Road, Hindhead | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese | Harford House, Beacon Hill Road | 177 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Hampton Terrace, Beacon Hill Road | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindhead Royal British Legion BEACON HILL ROAD | tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Beacon Hill Primary School BEACON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Hindhead Playing Fields (Hindhead Cc) HINDHEAD PLAYING FIELD HINDHEAD PLAYING FIELD TILFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Hindhead Golf Club CHURT ROAD | golf | 864 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.