Martins Wood is in Milford, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 5DB is located in the Milford & Witley 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 Martins Wood, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU8 5DL, GU8 5DJ, GU8 5DD, GU8 5DF, GU8 5DA, GU8 5DE, GU8 5RG, GU8 5DG, GU8 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU8 5DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 52.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 29.4% | 40.7% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 42.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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 | 16.6% | 14.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 8.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 41.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 91.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.1% | 91.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 90.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martins Wood was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Elstead & Peper Harow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martins Wood has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elstead & Peper Harow and the 179th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Martins Wood, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £397,800 | 2023-01-09 | £392,231 |
| 47 Martins Wood, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-08-31 | £358,743 |
| 28 Martins Wood, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-07-30 | £502,159 |
| 54 Martins Wood, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-08-24 | £505,323 |
| 2 Martins Wood, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-10-15 | £373,933 |
GU8 5DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
GU8 5DB 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Nursery School & Children's Centre The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 3out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 1out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School Shackleford Road , Shackleford GU8 6AE | 4out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Witley , Wormley GU8 5SG | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Mount Olivet , Hambledon GU8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 4,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Works | Rodborough School, Petworth Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | Petworth Road, Witley | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rodborough RAKE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Guildford Tennis Academy (Milford) Petworth Road | indoor tennis centre | 480 yd |
| Milford Heath Road HEATHVIEW HEATHVIEW HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Milford Jubilee Field OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Chandler Ce Junior School MIDDLEMARCH | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.