Combe Lane is in Wormley, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 5TA is located in the Chiddingfold 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 Combe Lane, Wormley, Godalming, GU8 5TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU8 5TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 24.3% | 27.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 57.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 45.3% | 52.6% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33.5% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 23.9% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 37.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 90.4% | 87.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Combe Lane was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Loxwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Combe Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Loxwood and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Lodge Combe Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-05-22 | £1,322,559 |
| Combe Lane Cottage Combe Lane, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-07-20 | £702,678 |
| Combe Lane Farm Combe Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2018-04-03 | £1,895,296 |
| Brook House Combe Lane, Godalming, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £3,650,000 | 2017-01-16 | £4,027,015 |
| Combe Lodge Combe Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2009-07-10 | £1,451,134 |
GU8 5TA 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.
GU8 5TA 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Petworth Road , Chiddingfold GU8 4UF | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School Lower Road , Grayswood GU27 2DR | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 5,226 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 | 4,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward's School Witley , Wormley GU8 5SG | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Mount Olivet , Hambledon GU8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hone Gym COMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 268 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.