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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 38.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 56.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 28.6% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.1% | 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 Levels | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 32.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 85.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 85.2% | 81.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 82% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finches Rise was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.7% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finches Rise has the 18th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 72nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-10-29 | £595,585 |
| 34 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2022-04-04 | £462,823 |
| 42 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2021-03-05 | £451,018 |
| 17 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2019-01-11 | £549,415 |
| 43 Finches Rise, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-06-22 | £493,453 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 723 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 | 906 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 | 2,520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 2,996 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 | 2,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,280 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 | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove | 125 Collingwood Crescent | 740 yd | |
| Cafe B | Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane | 748 yd | |
| Cottage | 221 Epsom Road | 939 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 954 yd | |
| ASHUKA TANDOORI | Merrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 124 yd | |
| Anchor & Horseshoes | Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road | 882 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | Horse And Groom Epsom Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 380 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 207 Epsom Road | 895 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 954 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow SF Connect | Merrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road | 895 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Boxgrove Primary School BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue | 727 yd | |
| George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Merrow Village Club & Hall EPSOM ROAD | 850 yd | |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury School HORSESHOE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 907 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.