Area Overview for Godalming Holloway Ward

Area Information

Living in Godalming Holloway Ward means residing in a compact electoral ward that covers just 2.1 square kilometres within the Borough of Waverley. This district forms part of the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency, placing you in a mostly rural sector of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. The area is defined by its connection to Godalming and Holloway Hill, with the ward encompassing the Busbridge Lakes area. You will find yourself in a setting where designed landscape meets wilder parkland character, directly influencing the pace of daily life. The ward is ancient and established, centred around coordinates near Holloway Hill which mark a location long settled within Godalming Civil Parish. Your daily routine here is shaped by this integration of residential space and the broader national landscape. The environment reflects a specific administrative boundary that matters to local governance and community services. You are situated in a space that balances its administrative function within Waverley with the natural beauty of the surrounding hills. This distinction defines the boundaries of both your property value and your lifestyle choices.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
2.1 km²
Population
Not available
Population Density
Not available

Demographics

The community within Godalming Holloway Ward displays a clear demographic profile focused on later life. The median age across the ward is 70, indicating that most residents belong to the older generation. When you look at the age breakdown, the data identifies the total population as the most common demographic grouping, suggesting a stable age distribution rather than a shifting youth population. Home ownership stands at 87%, which creates a community of settled residents rather than a transient tenant market. This high level of tenure suggests long-term stability within the local neighbourhood. Household composition and accommodation types in the ward are aggregated as total figures in the available records, meaning specific breakdowns for families or non-family households are not separately distinguished in the current dataset. Your neighbours are likely to be owners who have tied their lives to this specific patch of Surrey. The ethnic and religious profiles of the area are recorded as total figures, indicating a uniform or undifferentiated demographic makeup in the official statistics. You are buying into a community where residency is defined by age and ownership rather than rapid turnover or diverse household structures.

Household Size

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Accommodation Type

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Tenure

87
majority

Ethnic Group

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most common

Religion

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most common

Household Composition

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most common

Age

70
median
Age: Total
most common

Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

59
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

  • Flood Risk
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  • Ramsar Wetland Sites
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  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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  • Protected Nature Reserve
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  • Protected Woodland
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  • Crime Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the character of the community in Godalming Holloway Ward?
The community is characterised by an older demographic with a median age of 70. Home ownership is exceptionally high at 87%, indicating a settled population. The ward covers 2.1 square kilometres and is part of the Godalming and Ash constituency, reflecting a stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood rather than a transient one.
How reliable is internet connectivity for working from home?
Residents benefit from excellent digital infrastructure. The fixed broadband quality score stands at 95 out of 100, which is among the highest possible ratings. This level of connectivity supports fast downloads and stable video calls, making Godalming Holloway Ward suitable for remote professionals without service anxieties.
Is the area safe from crime and environmental hazards?
Crime risk is low with a safety score of 95, placing the ward below the national average for incidents. Environmental assessments show low flood risk at a score of 2.34. However, there is a warning for protected woodland coverage at a score of 2.96, which may impose constraints on construction or land use near existing woods.

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