Church Lane is in Brook, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 5UQ 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 Church Lane, Brook, Godalming, GU8 5UQ 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 area surrounding GU8 5UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.2% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 GU8 5UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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 | 26.1% | 17.6% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 68.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 64.5% | 64.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 28.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 GU8 5UQ this area, 5.9% 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 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 12.5% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 61.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 88.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 88.6% | 83.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 82.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Church Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe and the 90th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Cottage Church Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2022-09-01 | £2,483,658 |
| Hill House Cottage Church Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2015-05-01 | £1,381,153 |
| Wellfield House Church Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2011-09-29 | £3,120,067 |
| Copse House Church Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £2,280,000 | 2006-06-15 | £4,398,743 |
| Barn Cottage Church Lane, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2004-04-30 | £1,964,000 |
GU8 5UQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 GU8 5UQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Petworth Road , Chiddingfold GU8 4UF | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School Lower Road , Grayswood GU27 2DR | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 4,669 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 | 3,722 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 | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Mount Olivet , Hambledon GU8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fintry Trust | Fintry, Church Lane | 10 yd | |
| The Dog and Pheasant | Haslemere Road, Brook | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Cricket Club HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 391 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.