Riverside is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 1LD is located in the Bellfields & Slyfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside, Guildford, GU1 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 1LW, GU1 1LP, GU1 1LN, GU1 1LL, GU1 1LA, GU1 1FD, GU1 1QD, GU1 1QZ, GU1 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 1LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 49.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 55.2% | 50.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU1 1LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 37% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 42.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 25.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 83.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 81.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 81.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 225.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Bellfields & Slyfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Riverside has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bellfields & Slyfield and the 23rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hanover Court Riverside, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-10-21 | £460,452 |
| 3 Hanover Court Riverside, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-12-19 | £551,923 |
| 3 Hanover Court Riverside, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-12-20 | £521,461 |
| 3 Hanover Court Riverside, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-06-04 | £458,261 |
| 4 Hanover Court Riverside, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2011-11-04 | £617,894 |
GU1 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in GU1 1LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weyfield Primary School School Close , Woking Road GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Primary Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Community Primary School Hazel Avenue , Bellfields GU1 1NR | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martinfield First School Woodlands Road , GU1 1RL | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrist Wood College Worplesdon , GU3 3PE | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 925 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Boys | Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside | 64 yd | |
| Butties | 54 Woking Road | 264 yd | |
| Allianz insurance | 57 Ladymead | 329 yd | |
| Queensbury Coffee Ltd | Queensbury Coffee Limited, Barker And Stonehouse Ladymead | 341 yd | |
| Red Rose | 2 Bellfields Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row Barge Public House | Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside | 64 yd | |
| Guildford City Social Club | Club, 73 Josephs Road | 443 yd | |
| Guildford Jubilee Social | Jubilee Club Stocton Close | 598 yd | |
| Wooden Bridge | Wooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill | 945 yd | |
| Stoke | The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 4 Stoughton Road | 189 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 83A Stoughton Road | 276 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 25 Woodbridge Road | 697 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 23 Woodbridge Road | 697 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 27 Woodbridge Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 8 - 10 Stoughton Road | 189 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 48 Woodbridge Hill | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford Waterside Centre RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 57 yd |
| Weyfield Primary Academy SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Guildford Lido STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 747 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Christ'S College Guildford LARCH AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Guildford Spectrum GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE PARKWAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE | ski slopes | 882 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.