Area Information for Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB

Summary Back to Top

Epsom Road in Guildford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Merrow ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Guildford. This page combines information for the address Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of GU1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for GU1 2RB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Guildford
Ward Merrow
Constituency Guildford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB:

Merrow Way, Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RF
Lime Quarry Mews, Guildford, GU1 2RD
Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2QY
Wykeham Road, Guildford, GU1 2SF
Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RE
Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about GU1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (9 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in Epsom Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 102
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 15
Flat (Purpose-Built) 84
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 220
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Epsom Road, Guildford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 35% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 74
Owned with Mortgage 38
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 75
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 26
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 222

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 108
Two People 62
Three People 24
Four People 22
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 224

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 108
Family Household 109
Other Household 9
Total 226

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 102
Deprived In One Dimension 67
Deprived In Two Dimensions 44
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 223

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Guildford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 214
Female 218
Total 432

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around GU1 2RB has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 17
10-14 21
15-19 24
20-24 21
25-29 10
30-34 10
35-39 10
40-44 22
45-49 20
50-54 28
55-59 29
60-64 33
65-69 28
70-74 40
75-79 29
80-84 40
85+ 40
Total 433

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode GU1 2RB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 77
Married 207
Separated 8
Divorced 46
Widowed 42
Total 380

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 206
Good 138
Fair 63
Bad 21
Very Bad 3
Total 431

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 173
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 38
No GCSEs or Equivalent 63
Other 12
Total 383

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 84% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 363
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 12
Pakistani 7
Chinese 17
Other Asian 5
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 3
Other 11
Total 433

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 344
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 20
Middle East and Asia 39
Total 429

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 344
10+ Years 62
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 434

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to GU1 2RB.

Passport(s) Held
None 35
United Kingdom 357
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 9
Middle East or Asia 9

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 122
Christian 249
Buddhist 6
Hindu 5
Jewish 3
Muslim 14
Sikh 6
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 27
Total 432

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Merrow ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 82
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 42
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 170
Looking After Home or Family 20
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 7
Total 380

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 42
Professional Occupations 46
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 155

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 100
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 47
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 26
Total 382

Policing and Crime (17) Back to Top

Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB is within the Merrow & Burpham policing neighbourhood, under the Surrey Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of GU1 2RB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 17 crimes committed near Epsom Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Merrow & Burpham
Margaret Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4PZ
Force Website: https://surrey.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to GU1 2RB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for GU1 2RB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
London Road (Guildford) 1.5 miles
Clandon 1.7 miles
Chilworth 2.1 miles
Guildford 2.2 miles
Shalford (Surrey) 2.7 miles
Worplesdon 3.7 miles
Gomshall 4.3 miles
Farncombe 4.6 miles
Horsley 4.7 miles
Woking 5.1 miles
Godalming 5.6 miles
Effingham Junction 5.7 miles
Wanborough 5.9 miles
Brookwood 6.1 miles
West Byfleet 6.5 miles
Bookham 7 miles
Milford (Surrey) 7.3 miles
Byfleet & New Haw 7.5 miles
Ash 7.9 miles
Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon 7.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is Merrow Junior School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Merrow Junior School 310 yards
    
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School 570 yards
    
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Boxgrove Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Clandon CofE Aided Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 1.4 miles
    
Burpham Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Pewley Down Infant School 1.7 miles
    
Sandfield Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Weyfield Primary Academy 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is St Peter's Catholic School, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Peter's Catholic School 510 yards
    
George Abbot School 0.9 miles
    
Guildford High School 1.5 miles  
Christ's College, Guildford 2.3 miles
    
Guildford County School 2.5 miles
    
Wey Valley College 2.9 miles
    
Kings College Guildford 3.3 miles
    
Hoe Valley School 4.1 miles
    
Broadwater School 4.1 miles
    
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking 4.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is Merrow Park Surgery, approximately 670 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Merrow, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is Mount Alvernia Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RB. The nearest is Nicklins Opticians, approximately 1.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in GU1 2RB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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