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Tormead Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2JB 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 Tormead Road, Guildford, GU1 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2JF, GU1 2JP, GU1 2JY, GU1 2JE, GU1 1TA, GU1 1TW, GU1 1TR, GU1 1TN, GU1 1TP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.3%51.1%-2.2% 51.0% 0.1%
Male46.7%48.9%2.2% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GU1 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.9%29.7%-1.2% 37.9% -8.2%
Married: Opposite sex52.9%51.6%-1.3% 44.2% 7.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated1.2%2.2%1.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced6.2%7.3%1.1% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed8.9%8.4%-0.5% 6.1% 2.3%

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 (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.7%60.1%10.4% 48.4% 11.7%
Good health40.1%28.8%-11.3% 33.6% -4.8%
Fair health8.3%8.9%0.6% 12.7% -3.8%
Bad health1.3%2.1%0.8% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 1.2% -1.2%

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 2JB this area, 4% 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 63.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.4%4%-1.4% 18.2% -14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.6%4.3%-0.3% 9.6% -5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.6%8.3%-3.3% 13.4% -5.1%
Apprenticeship0.4%3.3%2.9% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12%13.8%1.8% 16.9% -3.1%
Degree or Similar63.7%63.4%-0.3% 33.8% 29.6%
Other2.3%2.9%0.6% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.9%0.9% 1.1% -0.2%
Chinese1%3.4%2.4% 0.7% 2.7%
Indian0.7%0.9%0.2% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.3%1.5%1.2% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian1.3%2.8%1.5% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African0.7%0.9%0.2% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%3.1%2.4% 0.8% 2.3%
Mixed White and African1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.3%1.5%0.2% 0.8% 0.7%
White86.8%79.8%-7.0% 81.4% -1.6%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab3%0%-3.0% 0.6% -0.6%
Other2.6%2.5%-0.1% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.5%73.8%-5.7% 83.2% -9.4%
European Union7.3%7.6%0.3% 6.1% 1.5%
Rest of Europe1.3%3%1.7% 0.8% 2.2%
Africa2.3%2.7%0.4% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia7.3%8.2%0.9% 5.6% 2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%3.4%1.7% 1.3% 2.1%
Oceania0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.5%73.8%-4.7% 83.2% -9.4%
10+ Years3%14.3%11.3% 9.8% 4.5%
5-10 Years3%6.7%3.7% 2.9% 3.8%
2-5 Years3.3%2.4%-0.9% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years12.3%2.7%-9.6% 1.9% 0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.1% 76.7% 0.4%
France1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Germany1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.8% 1.3% 0.5%
Romania2.4% 0.9% 1.5%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
Other Europe1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.6% 37.2% -4.6%
Christian55.2% 46.2% 9.0%
Buddhist1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Muslim2.1% 6.5% -4.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.9% 6.0% 1.9%

Safety

Is Tormead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tormead Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tormead Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 194th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.6%.



🔎 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 2JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tormead Road are based on 62 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 Tormead Road, Guildford, GU1 2JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2JB

Average Price
£1,007,543
Semi-Detached
£1,001,789
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,008,502
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tormead Road

Average Price
£951,018
Semi-Detached
£1,008,644
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£948,088
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tormead Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
66 Tormead Road, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,012,0002024-12-05 £1,018,090
60 Tormead Road, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,175,0002024-05-30 £1,195,259
52 Tormead Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£975,0002022-03-17 £1,046,094
40 Tormead Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£875,0002020-04-24 £1,012,640
47 Tormead Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£800,0502018-06-01 £967,197
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2JB

Employment

GU1 2JB 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 Employee99
Retired76
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee26
Student (economically inactive)19
Other7
Looking after home or family7
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Information and communication25
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Education23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities19
Financial and insurance activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Administrative and support service activities7
Other7
Mining and quarrying3
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2
Construction2
Transport and storage2

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 2,431 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 862 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 1,080 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 1,365 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road , GU1 4DT
3out of 4 1,379 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT
4out of 4 1,480 yd Voluntary aided school 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 1,250 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 1,464 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 2,280 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 2,578 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 3,866 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tormead School
Cranley Road , GU1 2JD
- not rated 264 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 493 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 717 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 1,360 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 2,263 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
RadishThe Clockhouse, 140 London Road578 yd
The London Square Coffee BarCross Lanes605 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent691 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane778 yd
Parkway Premier InnPremier Inn Parkway834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Old Guildfordian Association Of ClubsOld Guildfordians Pavilion London Road430 yd
Rogues Wine Bar58 Epsom Road889 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tormead School
CRANLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite208 yd
Pit Farm Tennis Club
HILLIER ROAD
tennis courts359 yd
Lanesborough School
MAORI ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches473 yd
Guildford High School
25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD
802 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 courts802 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool823 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 pool850 yd
Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club
GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD
indoor bowls912 yd
Stoke Park
GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts912 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches955 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed154.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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