Harvey Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 3NJ 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 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 3LT, GU1 3LR, GU1 3NL, GU1 3LH, GU1 3LQ, GU1 3QW, GU1 3QJ, GU1 3LU, GU1 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 3NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 47.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55.7% | 52.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 58.3% | 54.8% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 56% | 51.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3NJ this area, 6.2% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 64% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.9% | 78.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 70.4% | 58.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 19.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 59.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 16% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvey Road was 265.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 460.7% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harvey Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 21st highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Harvey Lodge Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-01-24 | £225,131 |
| 25 Harvey Lodge Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-03 | £286,592 |
| 12 Harvey Lodge Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-10-05 | £186,224 |
| 5 Harvey Lodge Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-22 | £185,376 |
| 23 Harvey Lodge Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-11 | £243,619 |
GU1 3NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3NJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in GU1 3NJ 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,925 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 269 yd | |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 13 Epsom Road | 269 yd | |
| Nuro Kebab House | 11 Epsom Road | 269 yd | |
| Rum Wong | 16 - 20 London Road | 308 yd | |
| Shah's Secreto | 260 - 262 High Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogues Wine Bar | 58 Epsom Road | 287 yd | |
| The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts | 80 Sydenham Road | 345 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 15 Trinity Churchyard | 577 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 610 yd | |
| The Guildford Tup | The Guildford Tup Chertsey Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 15A Epsom Road | 261 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 21 Epsom Road | 269 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 368 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 690 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 808 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 891 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 934 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 613 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 | 613 yd |
| Lanesborough School MAORI ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Tormead School CRANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Pit Farm Tennis Club HILLIER ROAD | tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.