Rowan Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 1PR is located in the Bellfields & Slyfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Close, Guildford, GU1 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 1PL, GU1 1PN, GU1 1PS, GU1 1PW, GU1 1PJ, GU1 1PP, GU1 1PG, GU1 1NR, GU1 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 1PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 41.7% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 41.7% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.2% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around GU1 1PR this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 29.7% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 16.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 27.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 86.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 90.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 84.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Close was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Bellfields & Slyfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bellfields & Slyfield and the 149th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ramin Court Rowan Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-14 | £348,970 |
| 7 Ramin Court Rowan Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-08-23 | £345,978 |
| 7 Ramin Court Rowan Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-12-18 | £327,934 |
| 7 Ramin Court Rowan Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £274,950 | 2015-07-30 | £357,224 |
| 6 Ramin Court Rowan Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1995-11-30 | £338,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Cafe | Qe Park Centre Railton Road | 633 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Railton Road | 718 yd | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 132 Worplesdon Road | 940 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - Anglo Beef Processors UK | Abattoir, 10 - 12, Slyfield Industrial Estate Moorfield Road | 967 yd | |
| Hungry Boys | Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row Barge Public House | Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Bellfields Service Station Woking Road | 700 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 83A Stoughton Road | 788 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 4 Stoughton Road | 861 yd | |
| Ho Ho takeaway | 38 Barrack Road | 872 yd | |
| The Raaj | Miahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 8 - 10 Stoughton Road | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Worplesdon Road | 957 yd | |
| Waitrose | 200 - 202 Worplesdon Road | 978 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 48 Woodbridge Hill | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE | ski slopes | 163 yd |
| Christ'S College Guildford LARCH AVENUE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Northmead Junior School Playing Field Grange Lane | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Centre RAILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Stoughton Infant School STOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Weyfield Primary Academy SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Guildford Waterside Centre RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.