Woking Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 1QS 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 Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 1QT, GU1 1NW, GU1 1QU, GU1 1QP, GU1 1NN, GU1 1NP, GU1 1QX, GU1 1JW, GU1 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 1QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46% | 46.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 36.5% | 36.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 50.6% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 34% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 20.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.4% | 86.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 88.1% | 84.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 84% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woking Road was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Bellfields & Slyfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woking Road has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bellfields & Slyfield and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-24 | £515,945 |
| 113 Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2025-03-24 | £1,012,047 |
| 134 Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-02-19 | £737,104 |
| 130 Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-01-30 | £567,789 |
| 131 Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-07-19 | £591,288 |
GU1 1QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Community Primary School Hazel Avenue , Bellfields GU1 1NR | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martinfield First School Woodlands Road , GU1 1RL | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Primary School School Close , Woking Road GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Primary Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 990 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 | 582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 5,047 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 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,980 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 | 1,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrist Wood College Worplesdon , GU3 3PE | - not rated | 4,156 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 | 407 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey - Anglo Beef Processors UK | Abattoir, 10 - 12, Slyfield Industrial Estate Moorfield Road | 381 yd | |
| Selco Café | Opus Park Moorfield Road | 454 yd | |
| Bart's Cafe Ltd | Unit 9, Cobbett Park Moorfield Road | 506 yd | |
| Lockwood Day Centre | 9 - 13, Slyfield Industrial Estate Westfield Road | 673 yd | |
| Red Rose | 2 Bellfields Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row Barge Public House | Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Bellfields Service Station Woking Road | 273 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 4 Stoughton Road | 807 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 83A Stoughton Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 8 - 10 Stoughton Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weyfield Primary Academy SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Christ'S College Guildford LARCH AVENUE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE | ski slopes | 705 yd |
| Guildford Waterside Centre RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Northmead Junior School Playing Field Grange Lane | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.