guildford GU20 Postcodes

Guildford (GU20)

The GU20 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 233 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the GU20 postcode area, including Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking, Yateley which come under the local authority of the Surrey Heath Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 44% of people in GU20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GU20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The GU20 postcode in the Guildford district of Surrey, England, is predominantly a residential area. The postcode covers the villages of Windlesham, Lightwater, Bagshot and Lyne, all of which are part of the Surrey Heath local authority. An iconic point of this postcode is Brookwood Cemetery, the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom by area.

Nestled within the Surrey Hills, the GU20 postcode is surrounded by 60 hectares of ancient heathland including light forests that are home to species such as the silver-studded blue butterfly, moorhen and grass snake. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as horse-riding, paragliding, cycling, climbing, gliding and mountain biking. Several leisure facilities cater to the sporty residents in the area, with a professional badminton club and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

The GU20 postcode is close to the main town of Guildford with its array of shops nearby, which means that residents of this area are able to access a number of necessary amenities without having to travel too far. There are several primary and secondary schools in the postcode, including Lightwater Village Primary School, All Saints' CofE Primary School and Chariscombe School.

In addition to the access to amenities, the GU20 postcode contains a variety of pleasant parks such as Billingbear Park, Forest Gate Golf Centre, Lightwater Park and Heatherbank Park. The nearby towns of Ascot and Bracknell mean that residents can indulge in a wide range of comedy shows, theatres and concerts to suit any taste.

Additionally, for those who want to entertain in their own homes, there are several pubs and restaurants in the area, including the White Hart pub and the Lyne Dragons Chinese Restaurant. With its excellent transport links to Heathrow airport 30 miles away and Central London 45 minutes by train, the GU20 postcode is the perfect spot for those who value convenience alongside natural beauty.

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