Prestwick Lane is in Grayswood, Haslemere and in Waverley district. GU27 2DU is located in the Haslemere East 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 Prestwick Lane, Grayswood, Haslemere, GU27 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU27 2EE, GU27 2DY, GU27 2DX, GU27 2DT, GU27 2DR, GU27 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU27 2DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 25.2% | 27.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 60.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 57.6% | 58.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 46.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 93.1% | 93.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prestwick Lane was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Haslemere East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prestwick Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Haslemere East and the 112th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Prestwick Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-12-12 | £819,339 |
| Hantone Prestwick Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2024-01-26 | £530,842 |
| Winwood Prestwick Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-05-05 | £702,130 |
| Fairfield Prestwick Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,001,973 | 2022-06-07 | £996,792 |
| Russets Prestwick Lane, Haslemere, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2016-09-16 | £663,448 |
GU27 2DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School Lower Road , Grayswood GU27 2DR | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE (Aided) First School Chestnut Avenue , GU27 2AT | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School Derby Road , GU27 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Infant School Lion Lane , Shottermill GU27 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shottermill Junior School Lion Lane , GU27 1JF | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,557 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 | 5,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolmer Hill School Woolmer Hill Road , GU27 1QB | 3out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives School Three Gates Lane , GU27 2ES | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keffolds Farm Tutorial Bunch Lane , GU27 1AJ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wispers School High Lane , GU27 1AD | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| College Hill Pre-Prep School College Hill , GU27 2JH | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haslemere Preparatory School The Heights , Hill Road GU27 2JP | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasletots | Grayswood Village Hall, Grayswood Road | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grayswood Recreation Ground (Grayswood Cc) GRAYSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 526 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 | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.