London Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2AL is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4EA, GU1 2AA, GU1 2AN, GU1 2AW, GU1 4DF, GU1 2DR, GU1 2AR, GU1 4DB, GU1 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 2AL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 57.6% | 57.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 42.4% | 42.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 53.4% | 48.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 27% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 45.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
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.
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 46.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.2% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.2% | 1.4% | -10.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.1% | 76.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 65.1% | 68.4% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 68.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
London Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 167th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,033,058 |
| 50 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2023-11-27 | £1,283,571 |
| 46 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,249,877 | 2021-02-11 | £1,365,606 |
| 54 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2014-03-07 | £2,239,495 |
| 46 London Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2014-01-30 | £1,285,897 |
GU1 2AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Live Cafe-Bar | G Live London Road | 89 yd | |
| Rum Wong | 16 - 20 London Road | 204 yd | |
| Maloncho Tandoori | Maloncho Tandoori Restaurant, 7 Epsom Road | 276 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 13 Epsom Road | 276 yd | |
| Nuro Kebab House | 11 Epsom Road | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts | 80 Sydenham Road | 430 yd | |
| Rogues Wine Bar | 58 Epsom Road | 431 yd | |
| The Guildford Tup | The Guildford Tup Chertsey Street | 569 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 569 yd | |
| The King's Head | Kings Head, 25 - 27 Kings Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15A Epsom Road | 275 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 21 Epsom Road | 276 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 385 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 399 yd | |
| Mini Fish Bar | 83 Stoke Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 762 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 781 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 783 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 962 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 182 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 | 182 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 842 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 151.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 151.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.