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

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2UR, GU1 2UG, GU1 2UX, GU1 2UQ, GU1 2UN, GU1 2UF, GU1 2UE, GU1 2UT, GU4 7XU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 2UW, 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)
Female52.2%52.3%0.1% 51.0% 1.3%
Male47.8%47.7%-0.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.2%38.7%8.5% 37.9% 0.8%
Married: Opposite sex48.5%47.9%-0.6% 44.2% 3.7%
Separated3.7%2%-1.7% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced9.2%7.9%-1.3% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed8.5%3.6%-4.9% 6.1% -2.5%

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 (85.5%) 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%56.9%8.9% 48.4% 8.5%
Good health37.2%28.6%-8.6% 33.6% -5.0%
Fair health9.4%10.5%1.1% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health3.9%2.1%-1.8% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health1.5%1.9%0.4% 1.2% 0.7%

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 qualifications27.1%15.1%-12.0% 18.2% -3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.2%8.9%-3.3% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.8%17%8.2% 13.4% 3.6%
Apprenticeship7.1%6.2%-0.9% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%18.4%6.5% 16.9% 1.5%
Degree or Similar26.8%32.1%5.3% 33.8% -1.7%
Other6.1%2.3%-3.8% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.5%2.4%1.9% 1.1% 1.3%
Chinese4.7%3.4%-1.3% 0.7% 2.7%
Indian2.7%2.7%0.0% 3.1% -0.4%
Pakistani0.2%1.2%1.0% 2.7% -1.5%
Other Asian1.5%1%-0.5% 1.6% -0.6%
Black Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0.2%0%-0.2% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%0.5%-1.2% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%0.7%0.5% 0.8% -0.1%
White85.7%85.1%-0.6% 81.4% 3.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Arab1%1%0.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0.5%0.7%0.2% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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 Kingdom85.2%81.8%-3.4% 83.2% -1.4%
European Union3%6.7%3.7% 6.1% 0.6%
Rest of Europe1.5%1%-0.5% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa3.2%2.2%-1.0% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia5.9%6.7%0.8% 5.6% 1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1%-0.2% 1.3% -0.3%
Oceania0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK84.5%82%-2.5% 83.2% -1.2%
10+ Years1%12.7%11.7% 9.8% 2.9%
5-10 Years3.4%2.2%-1.2% 2.9% -0.7%
2-5 Years4.2%2.4%-1.8% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years6.9%0.7%-6.2% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.6% 76.7% 0.9%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
North Africa1% 0.1% 0.9%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held11.1% 13.5% -2.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.3% 37.2% 3.1%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Muslim7% 6.5% 0.5%
Sikh0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Finches Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finches Rise was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Finches Rise has the 29th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 118th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.



🔎 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 2UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Finches Rise 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 Finches Rise, Guildford, GU1 2UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2UW

Average Price
£477,559
Semi-Detached
£484,229
Terraced
£448,655
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Finches Rise

Average Price
£469,057
Semi-Detached
£475,981
Terraced
£442,899
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Finches RiseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
17 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£595,0002024-10-29 £599,071
34 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£441,0002022-04-04 £468,278
42 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£412,5002021-03-05 £455,049
17 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£469,0002019-01-11 £555,892
43 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£365,0002015-06-22 £499,270
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2UW

Employment

GU1 2UW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee122
Part-Time Employee53
Retired35
Self-Employed29
Student (economically inactive)23
Looking after home or family15
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Other8
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Education23
Construction23
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Human health and social work activities13
Information and communication12
Other12
Accommodation and food service activities9
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Manufacturing9
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 3,010 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 4 710 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 4 846 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 952 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ
4out of 4 1,550 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 4 591 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 636 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 3,071 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 3,954 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 5,079 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 1,500 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,762 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 2,094 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,729 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 2,892 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
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent740 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane748 yd
Cottage221 Epsom Road939 yd
Rajdoot Tandoori RestaurantRaj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road954 yd
ASHUKA TANDOORIMerrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive124 yd
Anchor & HorseshoesAnchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road882 yd
Horse and GroomHorse And Groom Epsom Road1,007 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chitoi26 Tansy Close380 yd
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road895 yd
Seafare206 London Road954 yd
Shangri-La7 Kingpost Parade994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road895 yd
Aldi Stores Limited93 London Road967 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches531 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches664 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool694 yd
Surrey County Cricket Centre
Woodruff Avenue
727 yd
George Abbot School
WOODRUFF AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite728 yd
George Abbot School Playing Fields
NEW INN LANE
grass pitches846 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
850 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches907 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 speed79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed119.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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