Poyle Terrace is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 3RU 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 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, GU1 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 3RP, GU1 3RT, GU1 3RR, GU1 3RJ, GU1 3SG, GU1 3SQ, GU1 3HW, GU1 3JA, GU1 3HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 3RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 44.8% | 53.5% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 55.2% | 46.5% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.5% | 37.5% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 47.8% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 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 (94.5%) 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 | 65.9% | 66.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 28.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 3RU 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.7% | 68.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 87.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 84.5% | 74.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 74.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poyle Terrace was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.8% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Poyle Terrace has the 19th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 73rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2023-07-07 | £1,060,772 |
| 3 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-04-08 | £1,020,235 |
| 2 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-03-05 | £661,476 |
| 4 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2020-10-30 | £1,083,692 |
| 1 Poyle Terrace, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £761,000 | 2019-01-09 | £891,482 |
GU1 3RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3RU 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 3RU 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,009 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 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | - not rated | 290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | - not rated | 910 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,299 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 | 1,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Garden School Pewely Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Pewley Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey College Abbot House , Sydenham Road GU1 3RL | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sardinia | 1C Sydenham Road | 116 yd | |
| Thai Terrace | Rooftop Restaurant, Castle Car Park Sydenham Road | 116 yd | |
| Shardana Restaurant | Shop Rear Of 188, 188 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Dolce & Salato | 206 High Street | 168 yd | |
| The March Hare | 2 - 4 South Hill | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 15 Trinity Churchyard | 86 yd | |
| Journeys | 7 Tunsgate | 184 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | The Farriers, 169 High Street | 189 yd | |
| Sixes Social Cricket | Unit A Tunsgate Quarter | 242 yd | |
| Kerrera Bar | 7 Jeffries Passage | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Lily London | 124A High Street | 240 yd | |
| Subway | 268 High Street | 298 yd | |
| Guildford KFC | 264 High Street | 310 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden Takeaway, Red Planet Pizza, 20 Chapel Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 374 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 423 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 487 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 846 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 | 846 yd |
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.