Chapel Lane is in Milford, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 5HU 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 Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU8 5HG, GU8 5HB, GU8 5FF, GU8 5DS, GU8 5HX, GU8 5DN, GU8 5HP, GU8 5DR, GU8 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU8 5HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.2% | 54.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 29.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 48.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.2% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 17.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 35.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 93.8% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 90.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 222.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 369.2% higher than the Elstead & Peper Harow average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chapel Lane has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elstead & Peper Harow and the 8th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D Chapel Lane, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-29 | £180,185 |
| 1C Chapel Lane, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2020-03-25 | £273,271 |
| Hurst Farm Dental Practice Chapel Lane, Godalming, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £63,600 | 2018-12-20 | £68,612 |
| Flat 13 Chapel Court Chapel Lane, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2017-12-15 | £186,026 |
| 1D Chapel Lane, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-04-10 | £183,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,396 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 | 406 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 1out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,515 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 | 2,524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 2,343 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 | 2,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse , GU7 2DX | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH | - not rated | 4,067 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 | 6 yd | |
| The Refectory | Portsmouth Road, Milford | 383 yd | |
| Restaurant at Squires Garden Centre | Secretts Garden Centre, Portsmouth Road | 418 yd | |
| Milford Golf Club | Station Lane, Milford | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclairs Fish & Chip Shop | Sinclairs Fish And Chip Shop, Portsmouth Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Portsmouth Road, Milford | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Jubilee Field OAK TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Milford Golf Club STATION LANE | golf | 601 yd |
| Milford Heath Road HEATHVIEW HEATHVIEW HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 929 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.