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Laustan Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2QU is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Laustan Close, Guildford, GU1 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2TS, GU1 2QW, GU1 2SU, GU1 2QN, GU1 2QG, GU1 2RP, GU1 2TR, GU1 2RR, GU1 2TW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 2QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%52.3%-0.6% 51.0% 1.3%
Male47.1%47.7%0.6% 49.0% -1.3%

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 2QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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)
Single21.8%26.5%4.7% 37.9% -11.4%
Married: Opposite sex62.3%55.5%-6.8% 44.2% 11.3%
Separated2.4%0%-2.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.6%8.6%3.0% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed7.9%9.4%1.5% 6.1% 3.3%

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 (88.7%) 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 health61.8%59.7%-2.1% 48.4% 11.3%
Good health29.3%29%-0.3% 33.6% -4.6%
Fair health7.6%8.1%0.5% 12.7% -4.6%
Bad health0.3%2.6%2.3% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1%0.6%-0.4% 1.2% -0.6%

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 2QU this area, 4.9% 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 61.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.9%4.9%-3.0% 18.2% -13.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.2%6.6%1.4% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.1%9.8%-3.3% 13.4% -3.6%
Apprenticeship2.4%2.5%0.1% 5.3% -2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.5%11.9%4.4% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar61.5%61.1%-0.4% 33.8% 27.3%
Other2.4%3.3%0.9% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0%-1.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese4.5%1.9%-2.6% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1%0.3%-0.7% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0.6%1.3%0.7% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%3.5%3.2% 0.8% 2.7%
White87.9%88.1%0.2% 81.4% 6.7%
Arab1.6%2.6%1.0% 0.6% 2.0%
Other1.3%1.3%0.0% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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 Kingdom83.1%81.4%-1.7% 83.2% -1.8%
European Union5.1%8.5%3.4% 6.1% 2.4%
Rest of Europe2.2%1.6%-0.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Africa1.6%1.3%-0.3% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia6.1%5.5%-0.6% 5.6% -0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.6%0.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.5%80.6%-0.9% 83.2% -2.6%
10+ Years1.6%11.6%10.0% 9.8% 1.8%
5-10 Years2.5%4.5%2.0% 2.9% 1.6%
2-5 Years3.2%2.6%-0.6% 2.2% 0.4%
Less than 2 years11.1%0.6%-10.5% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.7% 76.7% 8.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal3.2% 0.5% 2.7%
Spain1.9% 0.4% 1.5%
Poland2.9% 1.3% 1.6%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held3.2% 13.5% -10.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.4% 37.2% -3.8%
Christian57.2% 46.2% 11.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Not answered6.4% 6.0% 0.4%

Safety

Is Laustan Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laustan Close was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Laustan Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 99th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.



🔎 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 2QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laustan Close are based on 43 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 Laustan Close, Guildford, GU1 2QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2QU

Average Price
£477,067
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£477,067
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laustan Close

Average Price
£661,994
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,272,972
Flats/Maisonettes
£451,970
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laustan CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
14 Fairlawns Laustan Close, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£323,0002024-11-21 £323,000
4 Fairlawns Laustan Close, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£399,9992023-12-06 £412,796
16 Fairlawns Laustan Close, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£330,0002023-06-28 £322,896
7 Fairlawns Laustan Close, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£345,0002022-05-20 £350,610
10 Fairlawns Laustan Close, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£343,0002021-02-04 £354,339
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2QU

Employment

GU1 2QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in GU1 2QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired74
Full-Time Employee66
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee27
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed8
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Information and communication15
Human health and social work activities14
Financial and insurance activities12
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other8
Manufacturing7
Construction6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Real estate activities5
Transport and storage5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying2

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 3,436 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 180 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 411 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 792 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
4out of 4 1,077 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 1,804 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 373 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 1,288 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 3,383 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 3,646 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 5,078 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 1,176 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,370 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 1,841 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,366 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 3,288 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
Guildford Golf ClubGuildford Golf Club Grove Road442 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane487 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent624 yd
Cottage221 Epsom Road735 yd
ASHUKA TANDOORIMerrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road772 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Horse and GroomHorse And Groom Epsom Road776 yd
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive969 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road663 yd
Chitoi26 Tansy Close1,005 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road663 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches268 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches369 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
411 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool472 yd
Guildford Golf Club
GROVE ROAD
golf507 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches805 yd
Guildford County School (Urnfield)
URNFIELD HOUSE URNFIELD HOUSE DOWNSIDE ROAD
grass pitches854 yd
Pit Farm Tennis Club
HILLIER ROAD
tennis courts1,087 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 speed193.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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