Ball & Wicket Lane is in Upper Hale, Farnham and in Waverley district. GU9 0PD is located in the Farnham Heath End 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 Ball & Wicket Lane, Upper Hale, Farnham, GU9 0PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU9 0JW, GU9 0PG, GU9 0JS, GU9 0PF, GU9 0LU, GU9 0PE, GU9 0PB, GU9 0LL, GU9 0LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU9 0PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 34% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 51.2% | 49.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 47.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 93% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 91% | 90.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 90.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ball & Wicket Lane was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.6% higher than the Farnham Heath End average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ball & Wicket Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Farnham Heath End and the 32nd highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech End Ball & Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-12-15 | £692,778 |
| 8B Ball & Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2017-06-19 | £738,771 |
| Tall Trees Ball & Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-11-09 | £574,574 |
| 4B Ball & Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2016-05-06 | £371,613 |
| Foxholme, 13 Ball & Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2015-12-08 | £1,274,485 |
GU9 0PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
GU9 0PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Nursery & Primary Academy Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | - not rated | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folly Hill Infant School Coniston Drive , Folly Hill GU9 0DB | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Cobbett Primary School Weybourne Road , GU9 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Community Primary School Alexandra Road , GU11 1QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , GU11 3DD | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weydon School Weydon Lane , GU9 8UG | 4out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University for the Creative Arts Falkner Road , GU9 7DS | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | 4out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway School 14 Frensham Road , GU9 8HB | 4out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred Freehouse | Alfreds Restaurant And Bar, 9 Bishops Road | 495 yd | |
| Gulshan Tandoori | 53 Farnborough Road, Farnham | 858 yd | |
| Crown Daisy Nursery At Anglesey House & Lodge | Anglesey Lodge, Farnborough Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale and Heath End Social Club | Working Mens Club, 114 Upper Hale Road | 251 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma Public House, 21 Alma Lane | 440 yd | |
| The Royal Arms | Royal Arms, 172 Farnborough Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice'n'Tasty | 1A Perry Way, St Marks Place | 254 yd | |
| Nearest Fish & Chips | 133 Upper Hale Road, Farnham | 595 yd | |
| Pizza House Express | Pizza Parlour, 99 Farnborough Road | 851 yd | |
| Camdenwell's Fish Bar | 43 Farnborough Road, Farnham | 883 yd | |
| Daisy Kebab | 45 Farnborough Road, Farnham | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 128 Upper Hale Road, Farnham | 251 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 47-51 Farnborough Road, Farnham | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Recreation Ground Wings Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Hale School ALMA LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Sandy Hill Open Space And Top Field Upper Hale (Closed) Sandy Hill Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Heath End Recreation Ground Rowhills | grass pitches | 985 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.