Shadyhanger is in Godalming and in Waverley district. GU7 2HR is located in the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse 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 Shadyhanger, Godalming, GU7 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU7 2FE, GU7 2JA, GU7 2HP, GU7 2HS, GU7 2HA, GU7 2JE, GU7 2EX, GU7 2EP, GU7 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU7 2HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 GU7 2HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 15.9% | 24.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 57% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 5.5% | -11.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around GU7 2HR this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 8.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 62% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 88.8% | 79.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 88% | 79.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.7% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadyhanger was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadyhanger has the 24th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse and the 118th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Oak, 13 Shadyhanger, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-10-04 | £930,652 |
| 7 Shadyhanger, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £757,000 | 2023-11-10 | £760,090 |
| 24 Shadyhanger, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-24 | £832,180 |
| 16 Shadyhanger, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-02-16 | £810,046 |
| 28 Shadyhanger, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £992,500 | 2021-02-03 | £1,108,926 |
GU7 2HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
GU7 2HR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU7 2HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Nursery School The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming Junior School Hallam Road , GU7 3HW | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farncombe Church of England Infant School Grays Road , Farncombe GU7 3LT | - not rated | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farncombe Church of England Infant School Grays Road , Farncombe GU7 3LT | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Binscombe Junior School Green Lane , Binscombe GU7 3TB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Technology College Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse , GU7 2DX | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wey House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe Tandoori | 18 Farncombe Street, Godalming | 363 yd | |
| Natter Cafe | 67A St Johns Street, Farncombe | 483 yd | |
| Surrey Army Cadet Force | Acf Queens House, Hallam Road | 495 yd | |
| Ritual & Grub | Farncombe Railway Station, Station Road | 506 yd | |
| Council Offices | The Burys, Godalming | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers Public House, 37 Nightingale Road | 245 yd | |
| The Charterhouse Arms | Charterhouse Arms, Deanery Road | 519 yd | |
| The Three Lions | 55 Meadrow, Godalming | 617 yd | |
| Farncombe Social Club | 24 Station Road, Farncombe | 676 yd | |
| Farncombe Wok and Grill | The White Hart, Bourne Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotherwoods | Minna House, Lower Manor Road | 367 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 11 Farncombe Street, Godalming | 471 yd | |
| Golden Charcoal Grill | 3 Farncombe Street, Godalming | 471 yd | |
| Rooster Shack | 13 Farncombe Street, Godalming | 471 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | 61-65 St Johns Street, Farncombe | 440 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Burys Field The Burys | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Cannon Bowering Recreation Ground (Closed) Warren Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Godalming Town Football Club WEY COURT | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Charterhouse School BROOKE HALL BROOKE HALL CHARTERHOUSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Zest Goldalming Ltd (Closed) 98-99 98-99 Great George Street | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Godalming Fitness High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Broadwater Park - Farncombe BROADWATER PARK BROADWATER PARK SUMMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.