Slip Of Wood is in Cranleigh and in Waverley district. GU6 7BE is located in the Cranleigh East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, GU6 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU6 7DJ, GU6 7DD, GU6 7DB, GU6 7DU, GU6 7DE, GU6 7DA, GU6 7ND, GU6 7BX, GU6 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU6 7BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31% | 36.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 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 | 46.6% | 44.1% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 17.9% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 21% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 97.7% | 89% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 89% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slip Of Wood was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Cranleigh East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slip Of Wood has the 17th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cranleigh East and the 176th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-01-27 | £463,420 |
| 1 Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-11 | £366,007 |
| 5 Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-15 | £394,400 |
| 5 Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-12-20 | £330,671 |
| 11 Slip Of Wood, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2015-01-09 | £375,684 |
GU6 7BE 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mead Primary Park Drive , Park Mead Estate GU6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School St Nicolas Avenue , GU6 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranleigh Church of England Primary School Parsonage Road , Cranleigh GU6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School The Street , GU6 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebelands School Parsonage Road , GU6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Specialist Trust Amlets Lane , Surrey GU6 7DH | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranleigh School Horseshoe Lane , GU6 8QQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of Kent School Peaslake Road , Ewhurst GU6 7NS | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurtwood House School Holmbury St Mary , RH5 6NU | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw CABAS School 20 Dunsfold Park , Stovolds Hill GU6 8TB | - not rated | 5,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh Golf and Country Club | Cranleigh Golf And Leisure Club, Formerly Fernfell | 538 yd | |
| Spice | Cobblers Corner, Ewhurst Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh Fish Bar | 4 Park Parade, Park Drive | 437 yd | |
| Forbidden City | 24 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 897 yd | |
| Moooh! Ice Cream | 1 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebelands School PARSONAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Cranleigh Golf And Country Club BARHATCH LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| 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 | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.