GU6 Postcode District
GU6 is the Postcode District for Cranleigh in Surrey
The GU6 postcode district is located in the GU Guildford postal area, GU6 has a population of 15,895 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 23.59 square miles (61.11 square kilometres or 15,100.52 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the GU6 postcode district is Cranleigh, which is located in Surrey, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Ewhurst and Alfold. The postal town for the area is Cranleigh.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector GU6 7, covers Cranleigh and Ewhurst in Surrey.
The sector GU6 8, covers Cranleigh and Alfold in Surrey.
The sector GU6 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is CRANLEIGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Waverley District (B) area with a total of 551 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Godalming | 6.61 | WNW |
| Guildford | 8.14 | NNW |
| Horsham | 8.51 | SE |
| Dorking | 9.37 | NE |
| Haslemere | 10.45 | WSW |
| Petworth | 11.83 | SSW |
| Leatherhead | 12.81 | NNE |
| Crawley | 12.91 | E |
| Woking | 12.94 | NNW |
| Reigate | 13.89 | ENE |
| Horley | 14.08 | E |
| Aldershot | 14.40 | WNW |
| Farnham | 14.75 | WNW |
| Redhill | 15.30 | ENE |
| Midhurst | 15.35 | SW |
| Farnborough | 15.86 | NW |
| Addlestone | 16.14 | N |
| Weybridge | 16.29 | N |
| Epsom | 16.46 | NE |
| Frimley | 16.58 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 565
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 238 |
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 7 | 164 |
| Ewhurst | CRANLEIGH | GU6 7 | 69 |
| Alfold | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 39 |
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 14 |
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 12 |
| Alfold | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 10 |
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 9 |
| Ewhurst | CRANLEIGH | GU6 7 | 8 |
| CRANLEIGH | CRANLEIGH | GU6 7 | 1 |
| Alfold | CRANLEIGH | GU6 8 | 1 |
Street list for GU6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STOVOLDS HILL | 85 |
| HORSHAM ROAD A281 | 58 |
| LASHMERE | 41 |
| JOHN WISKAR DRIVE | 41 |
| HALL PLACE | 38 |
| MAPLE ROAD | 37 |
| LOXWOOD ROAD B2133 | 35 |
| PARSONAGE ROAD | 27 |
| PARSONAGE ROAD | 27 |
| VILLAGE WAY | 27 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 |
| Other theft | 138 |
| Public order | 135 |
| Burglary | 104 |
| Vehicle crime | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 92 |
| Other crime | 53 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Possession of weapons | 21 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | CRANLEIGH | 92 | GU6 8AU | View map | |
| SMITHBROOK | CRANLEIGH | 19 | GU6 8JJ | View map | |
| EWHURST ROAD | CRANLEIGH | 13 | GU6 7AA | View map |
Schools in the district
Glebelands School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Parsonage Road , Cranleigh
Postcode: GU6 7AN
Headteacher: Mr Russell Mitchell (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Parsonage Road , Cranleigh , Guildford
Postcode: GU6 7AN
Headteacher: Headteacher Kate Pelazza
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, Cranleigh
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Nicolas Avenue , Cranleigh
Postcode: GU6 7AQ
Headteacher: Mrs N McCarthy (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Nicolas Avenue , Cranleigh
Postcode: GU6 7AQ
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Hall (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Specialist Trust
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Amlets Lane , Cranleigh
Postcode: GU6 7DH
Headteacher: Mrs Annie Sutton (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Park Mead Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Drive , Park Mead Estate , Cranleigh
Postcode: GU6 7HB
Headteacher: Mr Neil McAuliffe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Street , Ewhurst
Postcode: GU6 7PX
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Walters (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Jigsaw CABAS School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Building 20 , Dunsfold Park , Cranleigh , Surrey
Postcode: GU6 8TB
Headteacher: Dr Emma Hawkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranleigh Dental Centre | 232 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8RL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Warren House Dental Surgery | WARREN HOUSE, 92 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8AJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Kelsham Dental Care | THE COMMON, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8SN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | High Street (dental Surgery) | 141 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, GU6 8BB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranleigh Medical Practice | 18 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8AE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01483 273951 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregory & Seeley Eyewear | 129 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8AU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boots Opticians (cranleigh) | UNIT 3, STOCKLUND SQUARE, 170 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8RG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Vision Express (cranleigh) | DURNFORD HOUSE, 58 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8AG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Cranleigh Specsavers Limited (cranleigh) | 104 HIGH STREET, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8AJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £854,425 | 118 | £805,291 | 139 | £883,300 | 125 | £855,268 | 202 |
| Semi-detached | £543,902 | 71 | £536,969 | 73 | £560,095 | 85 | £560,066 | 87 |
| Terraced | £435,554 | 28 | £419,718 | 46 | £422,405 | 32 | £411,139 | 69 |
| Flats | £320,569 | 35 | £346,054 | 50 | £220,237 | 37 | £298,167 | 60 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.97
Average Driving Distance: 17.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 536
M23 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.03
Average Driving Distance: 18.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 541
M23 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.56
Average Driving Distance: 20.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56
M25 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.66
Average Driving Distance: 20.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 14
M23 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.05
Average Driving Distance: 22.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 102
M3 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.27
Average Driving Distance: 21.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 14
M25 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.79
Average Driving Distance: 21.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 529
M3 J4A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.60
Average Driving Distance: 23.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8
M25 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.19
Average Driving Distance: 22.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 386
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| GU6 7 | Cranleigh Delivery Office |
| GU6 8 | Cranleigh Delivery Office |
| GU6 9 | Cranleigh Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| G | U | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| G | U | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the GU6 postal code is CRANLEIGH followed by Ewhurst, and Alfold.
The GU6 Postcode shares a border with GU8 (Milford, Chiddingfold, Elstead), RH14 (BILLINGSHURST, Loxwood, Wisborough Green), GU5 (Bramley, Shamley Green, Albury), RH12 (HORSHAM, Broadbridge Heath, Faygate) and RH5 (Newdigate, Beare Green, North Holmwood).
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