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Banders Rise is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2SL 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 Banders Rise, Guildford, GU1 2SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2SN, GU1 2UP, GU1 2UJ, GU1 2SJ, GU1 2SW, GU1 2UH, GU1 2SQ, GU1 2UT, GU4 7XS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%51.7%3.5% 51.0% 0.7%
Male51.8%48.3%-3.5% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.2%42%8.8% 37.9% 4.1%
Married: Opposite sex47.3%41.6%-5.7% 44.2% -2.6%
Separated4%3.6%-0.4% 2.2% 1.4%
Divorced7.5%6.8%-0.7% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed8%6%-2.0% 6.1% -0.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.5%47.1%-1.4% 48.4% -1.3%
Good health33.8%35.9%2.1% 33.6% 2.3%
Fair health12.5%9.3%-3.2% 12.7% -3.4%
Bad health3%6.2%3.2% 4.0% 2.2%
Very bad health2.3%1.5%-0.8% 1.2% 0.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.7%21.5%-4.2% 18.2% 3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%9.3%-0.9% 9.6% -0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.5%13.8%-1.7% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship4.4%5.3%0.9% 5.3% 0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%17.4%5.5% 16.9% 0.5%
Degree or Similar25.2%30.8%5.6% 33.8% -3.0%
Other7.1%2%-5.1% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%3.8%3.8% 1.1% 2.7%
Chinese1.3%1.9%0.6% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian4.6%1.9%-2.7% 3.1% -1.2%
Other Asian3%2.2%-0.8% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African0.7%0.6%-0.1% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.3%0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.6%-0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.3%-0.7% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.7%2.2%1.5% 0.8% 1.4%
White86.2%80.9%-5.3% 81.4% -0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other0.7%3.4%2.7% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80% 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 Kingdom83.3%80%-3.3% 83.2% -3.2%
European Union3%6.9%3.9% 6.1% 0.8%
Rest of Europe1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa5.6%3.4%-2.2% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia6.2%7.2%1.0% 5.6% 1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%2.5%1.8% 1.3% 1.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.3%79.3%-3.0% 83.2% -3.9%
10+ Years4.3%11.8%7.5% 9.8% 2.0%
5-10 Years0.7%5%4.3% 2.9% 2.1%
2-5 Years3.3%2.5%-0.8% 2.2% 0.3%
Less than 2 years9.5%1.5%-8.0% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73% 76.7% -3.7%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South-East Asia1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held15.8% 13.5% 2.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.2% 37.2% 0.0%
Christian45.8% 46.2% -0.4%
Buddhist2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim4.3% 6.5% -2.2%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Banders Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banders Rise was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Banders Rise has the 25th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 106th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.



🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU1 2SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Banders Rise are based on 30 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 Banders Rise, Guildford, GU1 2SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2SL

Average Price
£483,419
Semi-Detached
£551,733
Terraced
£463,141
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£230,439
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Banders Rise

Average Price
£433,776
Semi-Detached
£479,625
Terraced
£506,333
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£183,165
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Banders RiseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
29 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£505,0002024-07-11 £515,637
43 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£660,0002023-10-05 £679,353
25 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£480,0002022-02-04 £511,130
43 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£510,0002018-07-23 £598,824
5A Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£185,0002014-11-03 £222,556
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2SL

Employment

GU1 2SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2SL 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 2SL 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 Employee86
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed30
Retired28
Long-Term Sick or disabled23
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Unemployed5
Other1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Education18
Construction15
Human health and social work activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Information and communication12
Administrative and support service activities9
Other8
Manufacturing7
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities3
Financial and insurance activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dene Nursery School
York Road , GU1 4DU
- not rated 3,004 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR
3out of 4 3,504 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Shepherds Hill Nursery School
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
- not rated 4,117 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merrow Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 291 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
3out of 4 464 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
- not rated 794 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
- not rated 794 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 824 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellfields Middle School
Woking Road , GU1 1QJ
- not rated 2,861 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 289 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
4out of 4 289 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
3out of 4 1,102 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
- not rated 1,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Reindorp CofE School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
- not rated 3,342 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ
- not rated 2,618 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road , GU1 4QU
- not rated 3,481 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Temple Court School
Boxgrove Lane , GU1 2TE
- not rated 956 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thornchace School
Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL
- not rated 991 yd Community special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Tormead School
Cranley Road , GU1 2JD
- not rated 1,682 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,917 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Drayton House School
35 Austen Road , GU1 3NP
- not rated 2,225 yd Other independent school Not Applicable 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
Cottage221 Epsom Road560 yd
ASHUKA TANDOORIMerrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road575 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane796 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent854 yd
Clandon GolfClandon Golf Epsom Road865 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive447 yd
Horse and GroomHorse And Groom Epsom Road628 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chitoi26 Tansy Close348 yd
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road516 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road516 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches292 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches312 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
511 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool743 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches825 yd
Merrow Lawn Tennis Club
ABBOTS WAY
tennis courts931 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Guildford)
EPSOM ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool978 yd
Merrow Cricket Club
MERROW CRICKET CLUB MERROW CRICKET CLUB EPSOM ROAD
grass pitches978 yd
George Abbot School Playing Fields
NEW INN LANE
grass pitches1,046 yd
Guildford Golf Club
GROVE ROAD
golf1,070 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 speed111 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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