Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, GU1 2TY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 2TY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.6%	47.5%	0.9%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	53.4%	52.5%	-0.9%	49.0%	3.5%

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 2TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	24.7%	29.1%	4.4%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	55.6%	0.9%	44.2%	11.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.5%	6.3%	-3.2%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.9%	4.9%	-3.0%	6.1%	-1.2%

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 (85.3%) 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	55.5%	53.2%	-2.3%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	28.7%	32.1%	3.4%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	11.3%	10%	-1.3%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	4%	3.9%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	17.6%	1.3%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	4.5%	-5.5%	9.6%	-5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	16.7%	6.2%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	14%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	40%	40.5%	0.5%	33.8%	6.7%
Other	9.5%	2.3%	-7.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0.8%	5%	4.2%	0.7%	4.3%
Indian	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3.6%	5.7%	2.1%	1.6%	4.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	87%	77.8%	-9.2%	81.4%	-3.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	67.9%	-10.2%	83.2%	-15.3%
European Union	5.7%	8.6%	2.9%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	0.8%	2.1%
Africa	1.6%	4.6%	3.0%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	6.9%	11.1%	4.2%	5.6%	5.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	0.3%	2.2%
British Overseas	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.1%	67.6%	-10.5%	83.2%	-15.6%
10+ Years	1.6%	23.5%	21.9%	9.8%	13.7%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	15.4%	2.5%	-12.9%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	76.7%	6.2%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	38.9%	46.2%	-7.3%
Buddhist	2.5%	0.5%	2.0%
Hindu	6.1%	1.7%	4.4%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Great Goodwin Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Goodwin Drive was 161.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.4% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Great Goodwin Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 32nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

🔎 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 2TY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Great Goodwin Drive are based on 106 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 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, GU1 2TY

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2TY

Average Price
£315,362

Semi-Detached
£393,295

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£217,945

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great Goodwin Drive

Average Price
£482,148

Semi-Detached
£480,265

Terraced
£476,096

Detached
£788,733

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,792

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great Goodwin DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
60A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-04-29	£230,000
52A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-10-14	£227,652
60A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2021-03-05	£223,029
52A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2017-05-12	£271,053
59A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2016-08-05	£253,165

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2TY

Employment

GU1 2TY 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 student residents living in GU1 2TY 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 Employee	72
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Other	6

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	9
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Transport and storage	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	2,706 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	774 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA	4out of 4	1,141 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ	4out of 4	1,326 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	289 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN	- not rated	900 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY	2out of 4	2,776 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU	4out of 4	3,793 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU	3out of 4	4,829 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	1,412 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL	- not rated	1,680 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ	- not rated	1,950 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR	4out of 4	2,589 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB	- not rated	2,603 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove	125 Collingwood Crescent	716 yd
Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant	Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road	733 yd
Cafe B	Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane	780 yd
M & R barber and brew	6 Kingpost Parade	787 yd
Radish	The Clockhouse, 140 London Road	802 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bushy Hill Community Asso	Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive	303 yd
Anchor & Horseshoes	Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road	578 yd
Old Guildfordian Association Of Clubs	Old Guildfordians Pavilion London Road	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chitoi	26 Tansy Close	641 yd
Seafare	206 London Road	733 yd
Shangri-La	7 Kingpost Parade	787 yd
Subway	Garage, 224 London Road	940 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	93 London Road		719 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue		425 yd
George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	425 yd
Boxgrove Primary School BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	735 yd
St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST	grass pitches	779 yd
George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE	grass pitches	854 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue	grass pitches	970 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School HORSESHOE LANE WEST	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,026 yd

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	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	193.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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