Tilford Road is in Hindhead and in Waverley district. GU26 6RL 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 Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU26 6RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 GU26 6RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 24.7% | 34.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 57.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 57.6% | 49.1% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 31% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 91.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilford Road was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Farnham Moor Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilford Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Farnham Moor Park and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Ridge House Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2019-09-12 | £1,623,669 |
| Woodhouse Barn Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-05-25 | £53,115 |
| Woodhouse Barn Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2016-04-28 | £1,905,006 |
GU26 6RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6RL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Aided Infant School Barford Lane , Churt GU10 2JE | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School School Road , Grayshott GU26 6LR | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham Frensham Road , Frensham GU10 3DS | 3out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 4,675 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 | 1,839 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Education Sundial Stables , Sundial House GU10 2LB | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Undershaw Education Trust Undershaw , Portsmouth Road GU26 6AQ | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Trust Ltd Portsmouth Road , Hindhead GU26 6BH | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amesbury Hazel Grove , Hindhead GU26 6BL | - not rated | 3,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL | Marchants Hill, Tilford Road | 443 yd | |
| Carlo Italian Bistro | 3 Hampton Terrace, Beacon Hill Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Scoop | Southdown House, Beacon Hill Road | 1,030 yd | |
| The Hub | Beacon Hill United Reformed Church, Churt Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese | Harford House, Beacon Hill Road | 915 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Hampton Terrace, Beacon Hill Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindhead Playing Fields (Hindhead Cc) HINDHEAD PLAYING FIELD HINDHEAD PLAYING FIELD TILFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Hindhead Royal British Legion BEACON HILL ROAD | tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Beacon Hill Primary School BEACON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.