East View Lane is in Cranleigh and in Waverley district. GU6 8RU is located in the Cranleigh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East View Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU6 8RR, GU6 8SU, GU6 8RS, GU6 8RT, GU6 8RP, GU6 8RZ, GU6 8SQ, GU6 8SN, GU6 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU6 8RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 33.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 42.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 38.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.1% | 86% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 82.9% | 78% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 78.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East View Lane was 137.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 333.0% higher than the Cranleigh East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
East View Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cranleigh East and the 21st highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Eastview Cottages East View Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2023-06-16 | £506,626 |
| 6 Eastview Cottages East View Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-10-31 | £547,920 |
| 6 Eastview Cottages East View Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-26 | £514,698 |
| 3 Eastview Cottages East View Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-02-12 | £500,092 |
| The Orchard East View Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-12-14 | £464,383 |
GU6 8RU 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh Church of England Primary School Parsonage Road , Cranleigh GU6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School St Nicolas Avenue , GU6 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Mead Primary Park Drive , Park Mead Estate GU6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School The Street , GU6 7PX | 4out of 4 | 4,435 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 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh School Horseshoe Lane , GU6 8QQ | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Specialist Trust Amlets Lane , Surrey GU6 7DH | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw CABAS School 20 Dunsfold Park , Stovolds Hill GU6 8TB | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafham Grange School Grafham , Bramley GU5 0LH | 2out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longacre School Hullbrook Lane , Shamley Green GU5 0NQ | - not rated | 5,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Inn 84 | The Curry Inn, 214-216 High Street | 223 yd | |
| Rania Restaurant | 184 High Street, Cranleigh | 223 yd | |
| Aliment Juicery Ltd | 174 Stocklund Square, High Street | 363 yd | |
| Wild and Green Kitchen | 180 High Street, Cranleigh | 372 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7 Stocklund Square, High Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard Onslow | 113-117 High Street, Cranleigh | 565 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 4 High Street, Cranleigh | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Grill | 252 High Street, Cranleigh | 153 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 153 High Street, Cranleigh | 451 yd | |
| Seafare | Seafare, 2 Corndale, 138 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Moooh! Ice Cream | 1 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 1,003 yd | |
| Forbidden City | 24 Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 144-158 High Street, Cranleigh | 489 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 94 High Street, Cranleigh | 574 yd | |
| Co-Op Store | 2 Village Way, Cranleigh | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh Cricket Club (The Common) The Common | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Functional Fitness (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Cranleigh Methodist Church Hall HIGH STREET | 297 yd | |
| Glebelands School PARSONAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Cranleigh Leisure Centre VILLAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Cranleigh School Sports Centre HORSESHOE LANE | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Snoxhall Field Knowle Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 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 | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.