Chesham Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 3LS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chesham Road, Guildford, GU1 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 3LW, GU1 3LR, GU1 3NL, GU1 3LN, GU1 3LY, GU1 3LZ, GU1 3LT, GU1 3NU, GU1 3NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 60.7% | 58.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 29% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 62.2% | 62.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 28% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3LS this area, 8.2% 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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 23.1% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 54.4% | -8.2% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89% | 82.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 68% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 68% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 68% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Road was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesham Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 190th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Flat, 16 Chesham Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-07 | £389,318 |
| The Garden Flat, 16 Chesham Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-22 | £373,895 |
| 3 Chesham Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £749,950 | 2018-07-12 | £859,065 |
| The Garden Flat, 16 Chesham Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2014-09-05 | £373,869 |
| 3 Chesham Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2012-05-30 | £828,020 |
GU1 3LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in GU1 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | - not rated | 429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton House School 35 Austen Road , GU1 3NP | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey College Abbot House , Sydenham Road GU1 3RL | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Castle Garden School Pewely Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maloncho Tandoori | Maloncho Tandoori Restaurant, 7 Epsom Road | 367 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 13 Epsom Road | 367 yd | |
| Nuro Kebab House | 11 Epsom Road | 367 yd | |
| Rum Wong | 16 - 20 London Road | 395 yd | |
| Shah's Secreto | 260 - 262 High Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogues Wine Bar | 58 Epsom Road | 219 yd | |
| The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts | 80 Sydenham Road | 452 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 15 Trinity Churchyard | 680 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 718 yd | |
| The Guildford Tup | The Guildford Tup Chertsey Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15A Epsom Road | 357 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 21 Epsom Road | 367 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 459 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 475 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 795 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 916 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 998 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 1,037 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Guildford High School Sports Hall & Pool GUILDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS GUILDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Pit Farm Tennis Club HILLIER ROAD | tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.