Elmside is in Milford, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 5EG 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 Elmside, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU8 5DN, GU8 5FF, GU8 5DS, GU8 5HY, GU8 5DR, GU8 5JW, GU8 5JJ, GU8 5JL, GU8 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU8 5EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 GU8 5EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 20.9% | 23.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 59.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 50% | 58.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 44.4% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99% | 92.9% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 92.2% | 91.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmside was 147.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.1% higher than the Elstead & Peper Harow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmside has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elstead & Peper Harow and the 14th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Elmside, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-17 | £284,123 |
| 36 Elmside, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-08-07 | £473,553 |
| 31 Elmside, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-09 | £281,073 |
| 23 Elmside, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-25 | £313,548 |
| 2 Elmside, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-05-04 | £503,649 |
GU8 5EG 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 5EG 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 1out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School Shackleford Road , Shackleford GU8 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,936 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 5,461 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,512 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse , GU7 2DX | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Can at Eliza's | Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane | 202 yd | |
| The Refectory | Portsmouth Road, Milford | 487 yd | |
| Restaurant at Squires Garden Centre | Secretts Garden Centre, Portsmouth Road | 564 yd | |
| Milford Golf Club | Station Lane, Milford | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclairs Fish & Chip Shop | Sinclairs Fish And Chip Shop, Portsmouth Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Portsmouth Road, Milford | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Jubilee Field OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Milford Golf Club STATION LANE | golf | 650 yd |
| Milford Heath Road HEATHVIEW HEATHVIEW HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Guildford Tennis Academy (Milford) Petworth Road | indoor tennis centre | 974 yd |
| Rodborough RAKE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.