Area Information for Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA

Summary Back to Top

Merrow Business Park 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 Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of GU4 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 GU4 7WA.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
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 Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA:

Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BN
Bridge Park, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BF
Henchley Dene, Guildford, GU4 7BH
Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ
Merrow Common Road, Guildford, GU4 7BL
Aspen Close, Guildford, GU4 7BG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about GU4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA 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 (5 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 5 property sales in Merrow Business Park 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

The area containing Merrow Business Park, Guildford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 84
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 112
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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 53
Owned with Mortgage 45
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 110

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 17
Two People 45
Three People 19
Four People 25
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 112

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 16
Family Household 93
Other Household 5
Total 114

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 80
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 110

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 48% male.

Gender
Male 139
Female 153
Total 292

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 7
5-9 16
10-14 33
15-19 17
20-24 12
25-29 4
30-34 5
35-39 18
40-44 19
45-49 23
50-54 23
55-59 30
60-64 27
65-69 15
70-74 27
75-79 8
80-84 4
85+ 5
Total 293

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode GU4 7WA 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 42
Married 160
Separated 2
Divorced 10
Widowed 14
Total 228

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 172
Good 90
Fair 27
Bad 1
Very Bad 1
Total 291

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Merrow Business Park and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 62% 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) 142
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 12
Other 5
Total 229

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% 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 263
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 1
Chinese 2
Other Asian 4
Arab 8
Other 9
Total 290

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 239
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 293

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 239
10+ Years 39
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 293

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 GU4 7WA.

Passport(s) Held
None 10
United Kingdom 255
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

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 103
Christian 157
Buddhist 1
Hindu 7
Jewish 2
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 12
Total 292

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 83
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 63
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 4
Total 229

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 29
Professional Occupations 51
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Elementary Occupations 1
Total 139

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 67
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 66
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 5
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 6
Full-time Student 8
Total 228

Policing and Crime (8) Back to Top

Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA 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, 8 crimes were reported within half a mile of GU4 7WA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 8 crimes committed near Merrow Business Park
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 GU4 7WA. 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 GU4 7WA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest railway station is Clandon, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Clandon 1.4 miles
London Road (Guildford) 1.8 miles
Guildford 2.5 miles
Chilworth 2.9 miles
Worplesdon 3.1 miles
Shalford (Surrey) 3.3 miles
Woking 4.4 miles
Horsley 4.5 miles
Gomshall 4.7 miles
Farncombe 5.2 miles
Effingham Junction 5.4 miles
Brookwood 5.5 miles
West Byfleet 5.8 miles
Wanborough 5.9 miles
Godalming 6.1 miles
Bookham 6.8 miles
Byfleet & New Haw 6.8 miles
Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon 7.5 miles
Ash 7.8 miles
Milford (Surrey) 7.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School 760 yards
    
Merrow Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Burpham Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Boxgrove Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Clandon CofE Aided Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Weyfield Primary Academy 1.7 miles
    
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 1.9 miles
    
Send CofE Primary School 2.1 miles
    
Sandfield Primary School 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is George Abbot School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
George Abbot School 0.7 miles
    
St Peter's Catholic School 0.7 miles
    
Guildford High School 1.7 miles  
Christ's College, Guildford 2.1 miles
    
Guildford County School 2.8 miles
    
Wey Valley College 2.9 miles
    
Kings College Guildford 3.4 miles
    
Hoe Valley School 3.4 miles
    
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking 3.6 miles
    
Broadwater School 4.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is Merrow Park Surgery, approximately 660 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 Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is Merrow Park Dental Practice, approximately 660 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 Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is Mount Alvernia Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Merrow Business Park, Guildford, GU4 7WA. The nearest is Community Eye Care, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Community Eye Care 1.6 miles
Nicklins Opticians 2.1 miles
Batemans (Opticians) Ltd 2.2 miles
Optical Express 2.2 miles
David Clulow Opticians 2.3 miles
Dollond & Aitchison 2.3 miles
Boots-Guildford - Swan Lane 2.3 miles
Boots Optician Ltd 2.3 miles
Bayfields Opticians 2.4 miles
Vision Express (UK) Ltd 2.4 miles

* 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.


 

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Broadband in GU4 7WA

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+

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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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