Rosemary Lane is in Alfold, Cranleigh and in Waverley district. GU6 8EU is located in the Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosemary Lane, Alfold, Cranleigh, GU6 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU6 8ET, GU6 8ES, GU6 8ER, GU6 8HW, GU6 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU6 8EU is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 54.8% | 55.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 GU6 8EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 21.4% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 55.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.1% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.7% | 13.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 38.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93% | 92.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Lane was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Loxwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemary Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Loxwood and the 147th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Rosemary Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £3,475,000 | 2023-08-29 | £3,489,112 |
| Linden Farm Rosemary Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £14,000,000 | 2015-08-13 | £16,628,221 |
| Church Cottage Rosemary Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-12-21 | £669,374 |
| Jasmine Cottage Rosemary Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2010-09-30 | £992,336 |
| Larkspur Rosemary Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2009-04-08 | £1,141,559 |
GU6 8EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
GU6 8EU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU6 8EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxwood Primary School Nicholsfield , Loxwood RH14 0SR | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School Plaistow , RH14 0PX | 3out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rikkyo School-in-England Guildford Road , Rudgwick RH12 3BE | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw CABAS School 20 Dunsfold Park , Stovolds Hill GU6 8TB | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennthorpe School Church Street , Rudgwick RH12 3HJ | - not rated | 5,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sir Roger Tichborne | Loxwood Road, Alfold Bars | 717 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.