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Rodney Way is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2NY is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Rodney Way, Guildford, GU1 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2PQ, GU1 2PH, GU1 2NX, GU1 2PE, GU1 2PF, GU1 2NS, GU1 2PG, GU1 2NU, GU1 2LG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%50.6%-0.8% 51.0% -0.4%
Male48.6%49.4%0.8% 49.0% 0.4%

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 2NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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)
Single16%21.9%5.9% 37.9% -16.0%
Married: Opposite sex75.5%64.1%-11.4% 44.2% 19.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced3%2%-1.0% 9.1% -7.1%
Widowed4.8%11.3%6.5% 6.1% 5.2%

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 (91.1%) 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 health53.5%60%6.5% 48.4% 11.6%
Good health34.7%31.1%-3.6% 33.6% -2.5%
Fair health8.4%7.7%-0.7% 12.7% -5.0%
Bad health2.9%0.9%-2.0% 4.0% -3.1%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

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 2NY this area, 7.3% 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 59.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.1%7.3%0.2% 18.2% -10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.7%3.8%-2.9% 9.6% -5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%11.9%-0.7% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship1.9%2.3%0.4% 5.3% -3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.3%13.1%3.8% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar56.9%59.6%2.7% 33.8% 25.8%
Other5.6%1.9%-3.7% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.3%2.8%0.5% 0.7% 2.1%
Indian2.3%4.9%2.6% 3.1% 1.8%
Other Asian6.4%1.8%-4.6% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%3.4%2.8% 0.8% 2.6%
Mixed Other0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
White87.6%81.3%-6.3% 81.4% -0.1%
Arab0%1.8%1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Other0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.1%80.5%-1.6% 83.2% -2.7%
European Union3.5%5.6%2.1% 6.1% -0.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa2%3.4%1.4% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia10.4%7.7%-2.7% 5.6% 2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1.5%0.1% 1.3% 0.2%
Oceania0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.5%80%-1.5% 83.2% -3.2%
10+ Years0.3%12.9%12.6% 9.8% 3.1%
5-10 Years0.9%4.6%3.7% 2.9% 1.7%
2-5 Years4.9%0.9%-4.0% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years12.4%1.5%-10.9% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.1% 76.7% 14.4%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held4.3% 13.5% -9.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33% 37.2% -4.2%
Christian52.8% 46.2% 6.6%
Hindu3.7% 1.7% 2.0%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Rodney Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodney Way was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rodney Way has the 41st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 201st lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.



🔎 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. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£83,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU1 2NY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rodney Way are based on 26 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 Rodney Way, Guildford, GU1 2NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2NY

Average Price
£782,251
Semi-Detached
£823,794
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£776,316
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rodney Way

Average Price
£775,036
Semi-Detached
£829,836
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£767,888
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rodney WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Rodney Way, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£730,0002021-12-17 £761,112
8 Rodney Way, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£585,0002020-01-24 £687,842
18 Rodney Way, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£630,0002019-12-06 £727,984
17 Rodney Way, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£675,0002019-09-02 £773,743
21 Rodney Way, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£624,0002018-04-09 £745,086
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2NY

Employment

GU1 2NY 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 2NY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Retired71
Part-Time Employee32
Student (economically inactive)23
Self-Employed16
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Other0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Education19
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Financial and insurance activities13
Other11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing10
Construction9
Information and communication7
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

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 2,679 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 4 350 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 712 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 1,262 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
4out of 4 1,438 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ
4out of 4 1,818 yd Foundation 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 4 734 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 875 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 2,641 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 3,255 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 4,469 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 805 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,071 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 1,394 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,027 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 2,533 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
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent154 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane289 yd
RadishThe Clockhouse, 140 London Road499 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Old Guildfordian Association Of ClubsOld Guildfordians Pavilion London Road690 yd
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive800 yd
Anchor & HorseshoesAnchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road879 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chitoi26 Tansy Close1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool287 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches587 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches750 yd
Pit Farm Tennis Club
HILLIER ROAD
tennis courts794 yd
Surrey County Cricket Centre
Woodruff Avenue
804 yd
George Abbot School
WOODRUFF AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite804 yd
Tormead School
CRANLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite836 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
1,059 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 speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed148.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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