Overview of GU1 2UY

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Pitt Rivers Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 2UY is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, GU1 2UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2RN, GU1 2US, GU1 2RW, GU1 2ST, GU1 2LF, GU1 2SP, GU1 2SS, GU1 2PZ, GU1 2PY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 2UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51.5%0.9% 51.0% 0.5%
Male49.4%48.5%-0.9% 49.0% -0.5%

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 2UY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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)
Single18.4%20.1%1.7% 37.9% -17.8%
Married: Opposite sex71.2%65.1%-6.1% 44.2% 20.9%
Separated2%2.4%0.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced4.7%9.5%4.8% 9.1% 0.4%
Widowed3.7%3%-0.7% 6.1% -3.1%

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 (94.5%) 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 health57.3%65.8%8.5% 48.4% 17.4%
Good health33.2%28.7%-4.5% 33.6% -4.9%
Fair health7.4%3.4%-4.0% 12.7% -9.3%
Bad health1.5%1.3%-0.2% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.5%0.8%0.3% 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.

In the area around GU1 2UY this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.7%3.6%-5.1% 18.2% -14.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8%3%-5.0% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%11.3%-0.1% 13.4% -2.1%
Apprenticeship2.7%0.6%-2.1% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.7%13.1%6.4% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar60.5%68.5%8.0% 33.8% 34.7%
Other2%0%-2.0% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1%3.8%2.8% 0.7% 3.1%
Indian0.5%0.8%0.3% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%2.5%2.0% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other1.3%3%1.7% 0.8% 2.2%
White94.6%85.2%-9.4% 81.4% 3.8%
Arab0%2.1%2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Other1%0.4%-0.6% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.9% 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 Kingdom89%81.9%-7.1% 83.2% -1.3%
European Union3.1%6.3%3.2% 6.1% 0.2%
Rest of Europe0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa1.8%4.6%2.8% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia3.8%3.8%0.0% 5.6% -1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%2.1%0.6% 1.3% 0.8%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.5%81.5%-7.0% 83.2% -1.7%
10+ Years0.8%12.2%11.4% 9.8% 2.4%
5-10 Years0%2.1%2.1% 2.9% -0.8%
2-5 Years4.6%1.7%-2.9% 2.2% -0.5%
Less than 2 years6.1%2.5%-3.6% 1.9% 0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.5% 76.7% 7.8%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
Other Europe1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Eastern Asia1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held4.7% 13.5% -8.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.5% 37.2% 3.3%
Christian47.3% 46.2% 1.1%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim2.5% 6.5% -4.0%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Pitt Rivers Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitt Rivers Close was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Pitt Rivers Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.



🔎 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. 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 2UY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pitt Rivers Close are based on 20 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 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, GU1 2UY

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2UY

Average Price
£1,165,378
Semi-Detached
£1,104,298
Terraced
£850,488
Detached
£1,407,751
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pitt Rivers Close

Average Price
£1,146,672
Semi-Detached
£1,091,736
Terraced
£910,041
Detached
£1,433,482
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pitt Rivers CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£860,0002022-09-01 £877,483
4 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£699,9502020-10-08 £803,475
3 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£700,0002019-09-13 £822,599
1 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,150,0002017-07-19 £1,398,039
6 Pitt Rivers Close, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£680,0002016-02-18 £845,933
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2UY

Employment

GU1 2UY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee55
Retired35
Self-Employed25
Part-Time Employee20
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family13
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Unemployed1
Other0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Education24
Human health and social work activities24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Information and communication21
Financial and insurance activities11
Manufacturing10
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other5
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

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 3,380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 500 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 704 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 1,132 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 1,459 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT
4out of 4 1,641 yd Voluntary aided 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 1,046 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 1,657 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 3,068 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 3,235 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 4,653 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 778 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 862 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 1,375 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 1,792 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 3,179 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable 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
Guildford Golf ClubGuildford Golf Club Grove Road662 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane698 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent793 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches496 yd
Guildford County School (Urnfield)
URNFIELD HOUSE URNFIELD HOUSE DOWNSIDE ROAD
grass pitches614 yd
Pit Farm Tennis Club
HILLIER ROAD
tennis courts658 yd
Guildford Golf Club
GROVE ROAD
golf684 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool741 yd
Tormead School
CRANLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite892 yd
Lanesborough School
MAORI ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches987 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches1,022 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
1,051 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 speed59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed68.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed190.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed190.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed29.97 Mbit/s

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