Hilgay Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2EN 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 Hilgay Close, Guildford, GU1 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2ED, GU1 2EP, GU1 2EH, GU1 1TD, GU1 2EW, GU1 2EE, GU1 2EG, GU1 2EF, GU1 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 2EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 34.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 56.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 30.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 2EN this area, 7.5% 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 61.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 82.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 82.5% | 74.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 74.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilgay Close was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilgay Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 91st highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hilgay Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2024-08-08 | £1,427,847 |
| 4 Hilgay Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2014-06-03 | £1,329,191 |
| 2 Hilgay Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 1998-09-25 | £1,394,131 |
| 7 Hilgay Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £311,500 | 1997-03-20 | £1,618,832 |
| 2 Hilgay Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 1996-12-06 | £1,219,865 |
GU1 2EN 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,529 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 2,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Square Coffee Bar | Cross Lanes | 276 yd | |
| G Live Cafe-Bar | G Live London Road | 583 yd | |
| Rum Wong | 16 - 20 London Road | 668 yd | |
| Maloncho Tandoori | Maloncho Tandoori Restaurant, 7 Epsom Road | 725 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 13 Epsom Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogues Wine Bar | 58 Epsom Road | 486 yd | |
| Old Guildfordian Association Of Clubs | Old Guildfordians Pavilion London Road | 772 yd | |
| The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts | 80 Sydenham Road | 891 yd | |
| The King's Head | Kings Head, 25 - 27 Kings Road | 928 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 85 Stoke Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15A Epsom Road | 720 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 21 Epsom Road | 725 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 856 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 872 yd | |
| Mini Fish Bar | 83 Stoke Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Pit Farm Tennis Club HILLIER ROAD | tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 457 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 | 457 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 868 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 | 987 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.