Sherrydon is in Cranleigh and in Waverley district. GU6 7BZ 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 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, GU6 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU6 7BY, GU6 7DA, GU6 7DB, GU6 7ND, GU6 7FR, GU6 7DD, GU6 7DL, GU6 7EF, GU6 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU6 7BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.8% | 47.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU6 7BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 43.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 38% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 11.1% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 42.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 26.4% | 20.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 25.1% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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% | 91.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherrydon was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Cranleigh East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Sherrydon has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cranleigh East and the 21st lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-07-30 | £391,532 |
| 28 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-09 | £387,819 |
| 16 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-01-04 | £344,506 |
| 14 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-30 | £414,723 |
| 20 Sherrydon, Cranleigh, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-07-09 | £350,093 |
GU6 7BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School St Nicolas Avenue , GU6 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranleigh Church of England Primary School Parsonage Road , Cranleigh GU6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School The Street , GU6 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 867 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 | 1,088 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranleigh School Horseshoe Lane , GU6 8QQ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of Kent School Peaslake Road , Ewhurst GU6 7NS | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw CABAS School 20 Dunsfold Park , Stovolds Hill GU6 8TB | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurtwood House School Holmbury St Mary , RH5 6NU | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 725 yd | |
| Spice | Cobblers Corner, Ewhurst Road | 863 yd | |
| Cranleigh Arts Centre | 1 High Street, Cranleigh | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | 4 High Street, Cranleigh | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh Fish Bar | 4 Park Parade, Park Drive | 244 yd | |
| Forbidden City | 24 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 766 yd | |
| Moooh! Ice Cream | 1 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebelands School PARSONAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.