Great Goodwin Drive is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2TZ 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 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, GU1 2TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2UD, GU1 2UF, GU1 2UB, GU1 2TY, GU1 1XY, GU4 7HF, GU1 2UE, GU1 2UG, GU1 1XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 2TZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.9% | 48% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU1 2TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 42.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 40% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 44.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 35.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.4% | 19.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 29.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.1% | 85.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 88.5% | 78.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 78.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Goodwin Drive was 187.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.0% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Goodwin Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 27th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-12 | £454,464 |
| 90 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £459,500 | 2023-05-26 | £457,702 |
| 76 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-15 | £397,631 |
| 99A Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-11-06 | £203,175 |
| 90 Great Goodwin Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-11-30 | £493,540 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Court School Boxgrove Lane , GU1 2TE | - not rated | 938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 674 yd | |
| M & R barber and brew | 6 Kingpost Parade | 719 yd | |
| Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove | 125 Collingwood Crescent | 835 yd | |
| Cafe B | Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane | 889 yd | |
| Radish | The Clockhouse, 140 London Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 232 yd | |
| Anchor & Horseshoes | Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 558 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 674 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 719 yd | |
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue | 464 yd | |
| George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Boxgrove Primary School BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.