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

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

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51%50.4%-0.6% 51.0% -0.6%
Male49%49.6%0.6% 49.0% 0.6%

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 2SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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)
Single36.7%34.9%-1.8% 37.9% -3.0%
Married: Opposite sex45.5%51.2%5.7% 44.2% 7.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.8%1.2%-0.6% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced8.4%8.9%0.5% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed7.6%3.1%-4.5% 6.1% -3.0%

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 (90.1%) 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 health48.7%61.4%12.7% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health35.2%28.7%-6.5% 33.6% -4.9%
Fair health13%6.4%-6.6% 12.7% -6.3%
Bad health2.3%1.9%-0.4% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.8%1.6%0.8% 1.2% 0.4%

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 qualifications18.9%13.7%-5.2% 18.2% -4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.1%11%-6.1% 9.6% 1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%14.1%0.3% 13.4% 0.7%
Apprenticeship7.3%4.3%-3.0% 5.3% -1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%14.9%2.2% 16.9% -2.0%
Degree or Similar26.9%40%13.1% 33.8% 6.2%
Other3.3%2%-1.3% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.8%3.5%2.7% 0.7% 2.8%
Indian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African0.6%1.9%1.3% 2.5% -0.6%
Other Black0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other1.7%2.9%1.2% 0.8% 2.1%
White94.1%87.2%-6.9% 81.4% 5.8%
Arab0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%0.5%0.5% 1.6% -1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.5% 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 Kingdom91%83.5%-7.5% 83.2% 0.3%
European Union2.3%6.9%4.6% 6.1% 0.8%
Rest of Europe1.4%2.1%0.7% 0.8% 1.3%
Africa2%1.1%-0.9% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia1.4%3.5%2.1% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%2.9%1.8% 1.3% 1.6%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91%83.3%-7.7% 83.2% 0.1%
10+ Years0.6%10.6%10.0% 9.8% 0.8%
5-10 Years0.6%3.2%2.6% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years2.8%0%-2.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.1%2.9%-2.2% 1.9% 1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78% 76.7% 1.3%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy3.7% 0.6% 3.1%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Other EU countries2.7% 1.5% 1.2%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held11.1% 13.5% -2.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.6% 37.2% 5.4%
Christian47.6% 46.2% 1.4%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim1.1% 6.5% -5.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6.6% 6.0% 0.6%

Safety

Is Banders Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banders Rise was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Banders Rise has the 33rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 146th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.



🔎 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 2SN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Banders Rise are based on 28 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 2SN

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2SN

Average Price
£426,497
Semi-Detached
£447,388
Terraced
£573,541
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£175,000
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Banders Rise

Average Price
£434,856
Semi-Detached
£483,505
Terraced
£509,341
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£190,401
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Banders RiseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
32 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£485,0002022-10-03 £490,717
26 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002020-10-07 £342,572
10 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£485,0002018-11-16 £572,977
28 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£390,0002018-02-01 £475,385
10 Banders Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£455,0002016-05-27 £560,339
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2SN

Employment

GU1 2SN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 2SN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Part-Time Employee37
Retired31
Self-Employed31
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities26
Education20
Construction19
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Transport and storage12
Other11
Information and communication9
Financial and insurance activities9
Manufacturing9
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 3,422 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 372 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
4out of 4 517 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 751 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 817 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ
4out of 4 1,940 yd Foundation 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 309 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 1,019 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 3,461 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 4,136 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 5,389 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 1,636 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,876 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 2,281 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,876 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 3,298 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
Cottage221 Epsom Road510 yd
ASHUKA TANDOORIMerrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road525 yd
Clandon GolfClandon Golf Epsom Road815 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane824 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive493 yd
Horse and GroomHorse And Groom Epsom Road578 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chitoi26 Tansy Close366 yd
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road468 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road468 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches266 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches293 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
477 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool771 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches836 yd
Merrow Lawn Tennis Club
ABBOTS WAY
tennis courts880 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Guildford)
EPSOM ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool928 yd
Merrow Cricket Club
MERROW CRICKET CLUB MERROW CRICKET CLUB EPSOM ROAD
grass pitches928 yd
Guildford Golf Club
GROVE ROAD
golf1,048 yd
George Abbot School Playing Fields
NEW INN LANE
grass pitches1,073 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 speed112.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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