Area Information for Guildford, GU2 5LF

This postcode in Guildford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Onslow ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Guildford. This page combines information for the address Guildford, GU2 5LF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of GU2 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 2000. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Guildford
Ward Onslow
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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Onslow & University), and the Surrey Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 169 crimes were reported within half a mile of GU2 5LF.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Guildford, GU2 5LF 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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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

The area containing Guildford consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 24
Semi-Detached 100
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 49
Owned with Mortgage 62
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 133

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 28
Two People 36
Three People 30
Four People 34
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Guildford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 97
Other Household 8
Total 133

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 99
Deprived In One Dimension 26
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

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 45% male.

Gender
Male 157
Female 196
Total 353

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around GU2 5LF has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 42
5-9 27
10-14 21
15-19 18
20-24 23
25-29 15
30-34 26
35-39 33
40-44 27
45-49 34
50-54 25
55-59 17
60-64 11
65-69 7
70-74 10
75-79 7
80-84 5
85+ 1
Total 349

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode GU2 5LF 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 87
Married 143
Separated 4
Divorced 18
Widowed 6
Total 258

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 243
Good 83
Fair 19
Bad 5
Very Bad 1
Total 351

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

GU2 5LF and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 70% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 180
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 16
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 1
No GCSEs or Equivalent 13
Other 4
Total 258

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% 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 306
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 6
Pakistani 3
Chinese 10
Other Asian 5
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 1
Other 4
Total 352

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 291
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 21
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 352

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 291
10+ Years 32
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 353

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 GU2 5LF.

Passport(s) Held
None 13
United Kingdom 307
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 11
Central and South America 1

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 162
Christian 163
Buddhist 0
Hindu 5
Jewish 2
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 351

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Onslow ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 15% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 40
Retired 33
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 2
Total 263

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 43
Professional Occupations 74
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 179

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 89
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 74
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 12
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 8
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 6
Full-time Student 37
Total 256

Guildford, GU2 5LF is within the Onslow & University policing neighbourhood, under the Surrey Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 169 crimes were reported within half a mile of GU2 5LF.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 169 crimes committed near GU2 5LF
Neighbourhood Team Address Onslow & University
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to GU2 5LF. 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 GU2 5LF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest railway station is Guildford, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Guildford 560 yards
London Road (Guildford) 1 mile
Shalford (Surrey) 1.7 miles
Farncombe 2.8 miles
Chilworth 3.1 miles
Wanborough 3.5 miles
Godalming 3.7 miles
Worplesdon 3.7 miles
Clandon 4.2 miles
Brookwood 5.1 miles
Milford (Surrey) 5.5 miles
Ash 5.5 miles
Woking 5.9 miles
Ash Vale 6.3 miles
Gomshall 6.4 miles
North Camp 6.8 miles
Horsley 7.2 miles
Aldershot 7.5 miles
Witley 7.5 miles
West Byfleet 8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Queen Eleanor's Church of England School, approximately 730 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Guildford County School, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Guildford County School 270 yards January 2017
    
Wey Valley College 1 mile September 2018
    
Kings College Guildford 1 mile July 2018
    
Guildford High School 1.1 miles  
Christ's College, Guildford 1.4 miles October 2022
    
George Abbot School 2.1 miles December 2019
    
St Peter's Catholic School 2.3 miles May 2024
    
Broadwater School 2.4 miles October 2019
    
Hoe Valley School 4.4 miles June 2018
    
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking 5.3 miles May 2014
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Guildowns Group Practice, approximately 380 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 Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Surrey Community Dental Services, approximately 0.5 miles 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 Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Farnham Road Hospital, approximately 260 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Guildford, GU2 5LF. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Guildford, approximately 860 yards 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.