London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 1SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	50.3%	2.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.8%	49.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.2%	37.5%	2.3%	37.9%	-0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	49.8%	-0.8%	44.2%	5.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.9%	8.2%	1.3%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	4.7%	3.1%	-1.6%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60%	55%	-5.0%	48.4%	6.6%
Good health	36.1%	39.2%	3.1%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	3.6%	4.4%	0.8%	12.7%	-8.3%
Bad health	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 1SW this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.6%	8.2%	2.6%	18.2%	-10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	4.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	-5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	8.2%	-3.0%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	13.4%	-1.6%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	52.4%	59.5%	7.1%	33.8%	25.7%
Other	7.3%	2.1%	-5.2%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	8.1%	6.3%	0.8%	7.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	92.5%	80.3%	-12.2%	81.4%	-1.1%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	3.8%	3.4%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	66.6%	-16.3%	83.2%	-16.6%
European Union	8.6%	10.3%	1.7%	6.1%	4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	5%	12%	7.0%	5.6%	6.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	7.3%	5.5%	1.3%	6.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.1%	66.4%	-15.7%	83.2%	-16.8%
10+ Years	2.9%	15.5%	12.6%	9.8%	5.7%
5-10 Years	3.9%	8.5%	4.6%	2.9%	5.6%
2-5 Years	3.2%	6.4%	3.2%	2.2%	4.2%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	3.2%	-4.7%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.8%	76.7%	-2.9%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Spain	4.9%	0.4%	4.5%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Other Europe	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Central and South America	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Buddhist	8.5%	0.5%	8.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 401.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 749.3% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 10th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£69,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU1 1SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on London Road are based on 579 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Guildford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 1SW

Average Price
£2,384,187

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,384,187

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£542,282

Semi-Detached
£758,866

Terraced
£790,364

Detached
£1,137,225

Flats/Maisonettes
£347,145

Other
£316,882

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£3,855,000	2024-07-31	£3,909,570
43 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£3,750,000	2021-08-06	£4,133,242
39 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,650,000	2020-07-03	£1,944,712
41 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£2,100,000	2020-03-30	£2,421,034
45 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,575,000	2016-05-27	£1,950,278

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 1SW

Employment

GU1 1SW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,185 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT	3out of 4	825 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT	4out of 4	1,169 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ	2out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD	3out of 4	1,447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX	4out of 4	1,712 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY	2out of 4	1,935 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU	4out of 4	2,025 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN	- not rated	2,049 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU	3out of 4	3,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ	- not rated	256 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL	- not rated	588 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD	- not rated	634 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB	- not rated	896 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH	- not rated	1,841 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The London Square Coffee Bar	Cross Lanes	168 yd
Stoke Park Kiosk	Kiosk, Stoke Park Nightingale Road	483 yd
G Live Cafe-Bar	G Live London Road	512 yd
Rum Wong	16 - 20 London Road	639 yd
Lido Poolside Cafe	Lido Cafetereia, Guildford Lido Lido Road	642 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The King's Head	Kings Head, 25 - 27 Kings Road	611 yd
Rogues Wine Bar	58 Epsom Road	711 yd
Stoke	The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road	712 yd
Old Guildfordian Association Of Clubs	Old Guildfordians Pavilion London Road	727 yd
The Prince Albert	Prince Albert, 85 Stoke Road	759 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Purbani Indian Takeaway	Purbani Indian Takeaway, 98 Stoke Road	712 yd
Papa Johns	15A Epsom Road	712 yd
Perfect Pizza	21 Epsom Road	712 yd
Mini Fish Bar	83 Stoke Road	759 yd
Guildford KFC	264 High Street	811 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose York Road		1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD		274 yd
Guildford High School Sports Hall & Pool GUILDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS GUILDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	274 yd
Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	383 yd
Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	457 yd
Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD	indoor bowls	506 yd
Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	527 yd
Guildford Lido STOKE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	642 yd
Activzone STOKE ROAD	health and fitness suite	667 yd
Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	697 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	713 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GU1 1SW