Waterden Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2AZ 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 Waterden Road, Guildford, GU1 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2AY, GU1 2BA, GU1 2AU, GU1 2AT, GU1 3LD, GU1 2AX, GU1 3LF, GU1 2AS, GU1 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 43.8% | 53% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 39.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 5.6% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 61.1% | 62.2% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2AZ this area, 5.9% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 64.9% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93% | 90.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 81.3% | 73.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 74% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterden Road was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Waterden Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 50th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33B Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-12-20 | £474,777 |
| 33A Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-09-14 | £473,888 |
| 29 Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,555,000 | 2019-03-29 | £1,774,363 |
| 29 Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,215,000 | 2017-08-04 | £1,399,133 |
| 31 Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2012-04-03 | £1,492,379 |
GU1 2AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU1 2AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AZ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 and Family Centre Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,614 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 3,415 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 | 356 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rum Wong | 16 - 20 London Road | 276 yd | |
| G Live Cafe-Bar | G Live London Road | 288 yd | |
| Maloncho Tandoori | Maloncho Tandoori Restaurant, 7 Epsom Road | 301 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 13 Epsom Road | 301 yd | |
| Nuro Kebab House | 11 Epsom Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogues Wine Bar | 58 Epsom Road | 176 yd | |
| The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts | 80 Sydenham Road | 456 yd | |
| The Guildford Tup | The Guildford Tup Chertsey Street | 685 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 685 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 15 Trinity Churchyard | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15A Epsom Road | 293 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 21 Epsom Road | 301 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 434 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 452 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 827 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 902 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 942 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 1,070 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 412 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 | 412 yd |
| Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Pit Farm Tennis Club HILLIER ROAD | tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,068 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.