Overview of GU1 2XJ

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

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 2XN, GU1 2XL, GU1 2XQ, GU1 2RT, GU1 2QZ, GU1 2XG, GU1 2XW, GU1 2RS, GU1 2RU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 2XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%49.5%-2.5% 51.0% -1.5%
Male48%50.5%2.5% 49.0% 1.5%

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 2XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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)
Single28.7%21.6%-7.1% 37.9% -16.3%
Married: Opposite sex55.3%70.3%15.0% 44.2% 26.1%
Separated1.3%0%-1.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.5%3.8%-1.7% 9.1% -5.3%
Widowed9.3%4.2%-5.1% 6.1% -1.9%

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 (89.7%) 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 health51.7%56.2%4.5% 48.4% 7.8%
Good health32.8%33.5%0.7% 33.6% -0.1%
Fair health13.7%7.1%-6.6% 12.7% -5.6%
Bad health1.8%2.8%1.0% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0%0.4%0.4% 1.2% -0.8%

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 2XJ this area, 5.9% 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 62.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8%5.9%-2.1% 18.2% -12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.1%4.2%-0.9% 9.6% -5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.8%11.8%-3.0% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship0.8%1.7%0.9% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%12.2%1.2% 16.9% -4.7%
Degree or Similar54.9%62.4%7.5% 33.8% 28.6%
Other5.5%1.7%-3.8% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian3%3.9%0.9% 3.1% 0.8%
Pakistani0.7%0%-0.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.7%1.8%1.1% 1.6% 0.2%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0.7%0.3% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White94.1%89.7%-4.4% 81.4% 8.3%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.6% 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 Kingdom86.3%75.6%-10.7% 83.2% -7.6%
European Union5.5%9.2%3.7% 6.1% 3.1%
Africa0.4%2.8%2.4% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia5.5%7.4%1.9% 5.6% 1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%3.2%2.5% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania1.1%1.8%0.7% 0.3% 1.5%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.2%76.2%-9.0% 83.2% -7.0%
10+ Years0%14.2%14.2% 9.8% 4.4%
5-10 Years1.1%5%3.9% 2.9% 2.1%
2-5 Years1.8%3.6%1.8% 2.2% 1.4%
Less than 2 years11.8%1.1%-10.7% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86% 76.7% 9.3%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
No passport held3.2% 13.5% -10.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.8% 37.2% -9.4%
Christian56.2% 46.2% 10.0%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Not answered11.7% 6.0% 5.7%

Safety

Is Fairway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fairway has the 29th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 150th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.



🔎 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 2XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairway are based on 40 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 Fairway, Guildford, GU1 2XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 2XJ

Average Price
£2,420,410
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£2,505,223
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£2,081,157

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairway

Average Price
£2,296,959
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£2,316,951
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,917,113

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FairwayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
32 Fairway, Guildford, Surrey
Other, an established residential building
£2,100,0002023-08-24 £2,093,719
29 Fairway, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,750,0002013-06-06 £2,759,827
29 Fairway, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,625,0002011-08-05 £2,676,314
27 Fairway, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,625,0002011-01-12 £2,757,826
28 Fairway, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£950,0002004-10-12 £1,956,571
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 2XJ

Employment

GU1 2XJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2XJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU1 2XJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired75
Full-Time Employee56
Self-Employed37
Looking after home or family23
Part-Time Employee19
Student (economically inactive)12
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities18
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Information and communication13
Education11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Financial and insurance activities5
Manufacturing5
Administrative and support service activities5
Other4
Construction4
Real estate activities4
Transport and storage2
Mining and quarrying2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 4,093 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 598 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 838 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
4out of 4 873 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 1,097 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 2,279 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 610 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 1,793 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 4,066 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 4,270 yd Academy converter 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 1,854 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 2,020 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 2,512 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,991 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 3,953 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
Cottage221 Epsom Road398 yd
ASHUKA TANDOORIMerrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road416 yd
Guildford Golf ClubGuildford Golf Club Grove Road562 yd
Clandon GolfClandon Golf Epsom Road602 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Horse and GroomHorse And Groom Epsom Road364 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road389 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road389 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
390 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Guildford)
EPSOM ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool525 yd
Merrow Cricket Club
MERROW CRICKET CLUB MERROW CRICKET CLUB EPSOM ROAD
grass pitches525 yd
Merrow Lawn Tennis Club
ABBOTS WAY
tennis courts544 yd
Guildford Golf Club
GROVE ROAD
golf569 yd
Clandon Golf
EPSOM ROAD
golf651 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches725 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches739 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
HORSESHOE LANE WEST
grass pitches959 yd
Guildford County School (Urnfield)
URNFIELD HOUSE URNFIELD HOUSE DOWNSIDE ROAD
grass pitches975 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 14.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed65.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed57.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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