Area Information for Guildford, GU2 6LS

This postcode in Guildford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Westborough ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Guildford. This page combines information for the address Guildford, GU2 6LS, 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 Westborough
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 outright ownership. 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 (Park Barn & Westborough), 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 near Guildford, GU2 6LS.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Guildford, GU2 6LS 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 2
Semi-Detached 116
Terraced 16
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 135
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Guildford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 33% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 57
Owned with Mortgage 27
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 132

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 19
Two People 43
Three People 23
Four People 17
Five People 9
Six People 14
Seven People 4
8+ People 4
Total 133

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 19
Family Household 63
Other Household 52
Total 134

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 67
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 135

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 54% male.

Gender
Male 240
Female 205
Total 445

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 11
10-14 20
15-19 30
20-24 107
25-29 52
30-34 34
35-39 26
40-44 12
45-49 26
50-54 14
55-59 19
60-64 15
65-69 24
70-74 7
75-79 11
80-84 14
85+ 13
Total 443

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of GU2 6LS there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 227
Married 136
Separated 2
Divorced 21
Widowed 15
Total 401

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 229
Good 164
Fair 39
Bad 12
Very Bad 0
Total 444

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) 121
Apprenticeship 22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 137
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 20
Total 401

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 78% 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 348
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 13
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 7
Other Asian 46
Black African 13
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 1
Other 3
Total 444

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 319
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 23
Middle East and Asia 54
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 445

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 319
10+ Years 34
5-10 Years 26
2-5 Years 27
Less Than 2 Years 39
Total 445

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 6LS.

Passport(s) Held
None 35
United Kingdom 311
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 39

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 176
Christian 205
Buddhist 7
Hindu 14
Jewish 1
Muslim 6
Sikh 0
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 26
Total 446

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Westborough ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 31% 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 132
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 125
Retired 65
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 3
Total 398

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 17
Professional Occupations 57
Associate Professional Occupations 33
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 33
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 226

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 86
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 41
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 26
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 119
Total 398

Guildford, GU2 6LS is within the Park Barn & Westborough policing neighbourhood, under the Surrey Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near GU2 6LS
Neighbourhood Team Address Park Barn & Westborough
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 6LS. 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 6LS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Guildford, GU2 6LS. The nearest railway station is Guildford, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Guildford 1.7 miles
Wanborough 2.2 miles
London Road (Guildford) 2.2 miles
Shalford (Surrey) 3.1 miles
Worplesdon 3.3 miles
Farncombe 3.4 miles
Brookwood 4.1 miles
Godalming 4.1 miles
Ash 4.2 miles
Chilworth 4.5 miles
Ash Vale 4.9 miles
Clandon 5.1 miles
North Camp 5.4 miles
Woking 5.6 miles
Milford (Surrey) 5.8 miles
Aldershot 6.2 miles
Farnborough North 6.7 miles
Farnborough (Main) 7 miles
Frimley 7.3 miles
Gomshall 7.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Guildford, GU2 6LS. The nearest is Guildford Grove Primary School, approximately 560 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Guildford, GU2 6LS. The nearest is Kings College Guildford, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Kings College Guildford 710 yards July 2018
    
Wey Valley College 0.8 miles September 2018
    
Guildford County School 1.5 miles January 2017
    
Christ's College, Guildford 1.7 miles October 2022
    
Guildford High School 2.3 miles  
George Abbot School 3 miles December 2019
    
Broadwater School 3.2 miles October 2019
    
St Peter's Catholic School 3.4 miles May 2024
    
Hoe Valley School 4.1 miles June 2018
    
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College 4.7 miles April 2018
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Guildford, GU2 6LS. The nearest is Guildowns Group Practice, approximately 410 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 6LS. The nearest is 17 Dental, approximately 1.1 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 6LS. The nearest is Guildford PET-CT Centre, approximately 420 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Guildford, GU2 6LS. The nearest is Thomas H. Collison Ltd, approximately half a mile 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.