Napier Gardens is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2PG 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 Napier Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2PF, GU1 2LG, GU1 2TD, GU1 2PH, GU1 2PQ, GU1 2TB, GU1 2NY, GU1 2PE, GU1 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2PG 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 75.5% | 64.1% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 11.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 53.5% | 60% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2PG 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 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 Levels | 12.6% | 11.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 59.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.6% | 81.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 80.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 80% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.5% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Gardens 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.
Napier Gardens 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Napier Gardens, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-10-25 | £759,400 |
| 5 Napier Gardens, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-06 | £492,633 |
| 13 Napier Gardens, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £628,000 | 2019-07-08 | £731,573 |
| 12 Napier Gardens, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £632,500 | 2018-12-14 | £742,854 |
| 4 Napier Gardens, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2018-11-30 | £667,117 |
GU1 2PG 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 2PG 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove | 125 Collingwood Crescent | 72 yd | |
| Cafe B | Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane | 145 yd | |
| Radish | The Clockhouse, 140 London Road | 655 yd | |
| Guildford Golf Club | Guildford Golf Club Grove Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 780 yd | |
| Old Guildfordian Association Of Clubs | Old Guildfordians Pavilion London Road | 832 yd | |
| Anchor & Horseshoes | Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 132 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury School HORSESHOE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Pit Farm Tennis Club HILLIER ROAD | tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue | 910 yd | |
| George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Merrow Village Club & Hall EPSOM ROAD | 911 yd | |
| Guildford Golf Club GROVE ROAD | golf | 1,072 yd |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.