The Close, Lightwater
House prices, sold prices and local information for GU18 5RH.
At a glance
7 property sales on The Close, Lightwater have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Dec 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £331,667. Average sale prices rose from £322,500 in 2016 to £377,375 in 2020 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GU18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £331,667 | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Detached | 2 | £351,250 | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £393,500 | 4 Dec 2020 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, The Close GU18 5RH | 4 Dec 2020 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Close GU18 5RH | 14 Oct 2020 | £372,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Close GU18 5RH | 25 Aug 2020 | £427,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, The Close GU18 5RH | 14 Aug 2020 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, The Close GU18 5RH | 18 Sep 2019 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Close GU18 5RH | 25 Oct 2016 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, The Close GU18 5RH | 5 Feb 2016 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, The Close | £305,000 (Feb 2016) → £350,000 (Aug 2020) | +15% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
71 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Hale Bourne from the M3 to Clappers Lane Flood warning area
- Windle Brook and Hale, Mill and Addlestone Bournes Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery 199 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lightwater Village Junior School 183 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Connaught Junior School 470 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bagshot Infant School 147 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Grove School 451 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fernways School 51 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Windlesham Village Infant School 68 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Gordon's School 988 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Bagshot station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Camberley station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Sunningdale station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Avenue (adj, Guildford Road) 1 min walk
- The Avenue (S-bound, The Avenue) 2 min walk
- The Avenue (opp, Guildford Road) 2 min walk
- Stonehill Road (adj, The Avenue) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lightwater Surgery
All Saints Road, Lightwater · 0.6 mi - Park House Surgery
6 Park Street, Bagshot · 0.9 mi - Upper Gordon Road Surgery
37 Upper Gordon Road, Camberley · 2.9 mi - Park Road Group Practice
Park Road Surgery, 143 Park Road, Camberley · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 651 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,578 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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