Critchmere Lane is in Haslemere and in Waverley district. GU27 1PR is located in the Haslemere West 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 Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU27 1FD, GU27 1PS, GU27 1PW, GU27 1QU, GU27 1PN, GU27 1RD, GU27 1NJ, GU27 1SA, GU27 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU27 1PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of GU27 1PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 30% | 31.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 57.1% | 51.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 | 18.5% | 11.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 38.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 91.5% | 95.1% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 94.1% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Critchmere Lane was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Haslemere East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Critchmere Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Haslemere East and the 123rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2022-06-28 | £783,428 |
| Hornbeam House Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-03-19 | £623,204 |
| Colliers Cottage Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-07-10 | £565,217 |
| 9 Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2017-03-01 | £548,509 |
| Colliers Cottage Critchmere Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2014-10-09 | £650,725 |
GU27 1PR 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelsdale Primary School School Road , Camelsdale GU27 3RN | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School Derby Road , GU27 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE (Aided) First School Chestnut Avenue , GU27 2AT | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE Middle School Derby Road , GU27 1BP | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolmer Hill Technology College Woolmer Hill , GU27 1QB | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolmer Hill School Woolmer Hill Road , GU27 1QB | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Longmoor Road , GU30 7NY | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Longmoor Road , GU30 7NY | 3out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury School Hazel Grove , Hindhead GU26 6BL | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmunds school Trust Ltd Portsmouth Road , Hindhead GU26 6BH | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Naval School for Girls Farnham Lane , GU27 1HQ | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal School Farnham Lane , GU27 1HQ | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Hill Pre-Prep School College Hill , GU27 2JH | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan's Ice Cream Parlour | 1-3 Junction Place, Haslemere | 774 yd | |
| EA Haslemere Leisure Centre | Haslemere Leisure Centre, Kings Road | 888 yd | |
| Haslemere & District Community Centr | Haslewey, Lion Green | 995 yd | |
| New Good Earth Chinese Restaurant | 97B Wey Hill, Haslemere | 1,089 yd | |
| Sabai Thai Kitchen | 84 Wey Hill, Haslemere | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | Shottermill Road, Hammer | 404 yd | |
| Shottermill Club Ltd | 2 Liphook Road, Haslemere | 637 yd | |
| Woolmer Hill Sports Association | Sports Pavilion, Woolmer Hill Recreation Ground | 845 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | 2 Lion Green, Haslemere | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Garage | Camelsdale Road, Camelsdale | 621 yd | |
| Haslemere Greggs | Haslemere Service Station, Junction Place | 774 yd | |
| The Tasty | 17 Junction Place, Haslemere | 774 yd | |
| Subway (Eurogarages) | Haslemere Service Station, Junction Place | 774 yd | |
| Jack Fruit Jungle | The Apple Tree, 2 Lion Green | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Supermarket, Lion Lane | 995 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Lion Green | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camelsdale Recreation Ground NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Woolmer Hill School WOOLMER HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Shottermill Junior School LION LANE | swimming pool, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Haslemere Leisure Centre KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| The Edge Leisure Centre THE EDGE THE EDGE WOOLMER HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Woolmer Hill Recreational Ground WOOLMER HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Hammer United Football Ground HAMMER LANE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.