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Castle Hill is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 3SX 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 Castle Hill, Guildford, GU1 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 3SY, GU1 3XY, GU1 3UY, GU1 3XD, GU1 3AU, GU1 3TA, GU1 3SQ, GU1 3UW, GU1 3XJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 3SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.7%51.2%2.5% 51.0% 0.2%
Male51.3%48.8%-2.5% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.5%28%-5.5% 37.9% -9.9%
Married: Opposite sex46%50%4.0% 44.2% 5.8%
Separated2.3%2.2%-0.1% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced10.2%13.7%3.5% 9.1% 4.6%
Widowed7.9%6%-1.9% 6.1% -0.1%

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 (89.4%) 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 health50%55.6%5.6% 48.4% 7.2%
Good health29.9%33.8%3.9% 33.6% 0.2%
Fair health16.2%9.7%-6.5% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health3.4%1%-2.4% 4.0% -3.0%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

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 3SX this area, 9.5% 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.5%9.5%-4.0% 18.2% -8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.6%8.9%3.3% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.1%10.6%-1.5% 13.4% -2.8%
Apprenticeship0.9%0.6%-0.3% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%8.4%1.9% 16.9% -8.5%
Degree or Similar55.3%62%6.7% 33.8% 28.2%
Other6%0%-6.0% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.3%0%-1.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.7%1.4%-0.3% 3.1% -1.7%
Pakistani0%0.5%0.5% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian0.9%0.5%-0.4% 1.6% -1.1%
Black African0.9%0%-0.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.0% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%3.9%3.9% 0.8% 3.1%
Mixed White and African0%2.4%2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%1%-0.3% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White93.2%85.5%-7.7% 81.4% 4.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab0%0.5%0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.4%1.9%1.5% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.9%74.4%-11.5% 83.2% -8.8%
European Union6%11.3%5.3% 6.1% 5.2%
Rest of Europe0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa3%3.4%0.4% 2.7% 0.7%
Middle East and Asia2.6%4.4%1.8% 5.6% -1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%3.9%1.8% 1.3% 2.6%
Oceania0.4%1%0.6% 0.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85%74.8%-10.2% 83.2% -8.4%
10+ Years1.3%18.3%17.0% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years1.7%2.5%0.8% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years1.3%2.5%1.2% 2.2% 0.3%
Less than 2 years10.7%2%-8.7% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.3% 76.7% 6.6%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Spain2.5% 0.4% 2.1%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean2% 0.3% 1.7%
Oceania2% 0.1% 1.9%
No passport held3.9% 13.5% -9.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.5% 37.2% 1.3%
Christian50.2% 46.2% 4.0%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion2% 0.6% 1.4%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Castle Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Hill was 140.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.3% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Castle Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 39th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.



🔎 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. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£69,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU1 3SX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Hill are based on 17 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 Castle Hill, Guildford, GU1 3SX

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 3SX

Average Price
£1,626,630
Semi-Detached
£2,421,302
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£2,611,829
Flats/Maisonettes
£508,985
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Hill

Average Price
£1,921,085
Semi-Detached
£2,437,870
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£2,440,628
Flats/Maisonettes
£674,732
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage 1 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£2,400,0002022-08-12 £2,437,870
3 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£2,550,0002022-01-09 £2,692,263
10 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,510,0002021-04-29 £1,697,904
10 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,205,0002018-10-15 £1,387,618
South Hall Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£4,350,0002016-09-30 £5,079,220
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 3SX

Employment

GU1 3SX 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 retired residents living in GU1 3SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in GU1 3SX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired59
Full-Time Employee55
Student (economically inactive)20
Self-Employed13
Part-Time Employee12
Other6
Unemployed4
Looking after home or family4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Education16
Human health and social work activities11
Information and communication10
Other9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Manufacturing9
Financial and insurance activities8
Real estate activities6
Construction5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage2
Administrative and support service activities2
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 3,119 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD
3out of 4 555 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT
4out of 4 581 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road , GU1 4DT
3out of 4 712 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 1,238 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD
3out of 4 1,828 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 927 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 2,713 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 2,877 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 3,108 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 3,159 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 527 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 1,191 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,483 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 1,542 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tormead School
Cranley Road , GU1 2JD
- not rated 1,737 yd Other independent school No Girls 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
Olivo53 Quarry Street132 yd
The March Hare2 - 4 South Hill142 yd
Cote BrasserieRestaurant, 35 - 38 Castle Street194 yd
Krema4 Tunsgate199 yd
Ivy Asia Guildford23 Tunsgate Quarter205 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
KomoWeymead House Millbrook188 yd
The KeepThe Keep, 29 - 30 Castle Street205 yd
The WeysideThe Weyside Millbrook209 yd
Journeys7 Tunsgate210 yd
Clockwork KitchenKings Head Quarry Street226 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jasmine GardenJasmine Garden Takeaway, Red Planet Pizza, 20 Chapel Street237 yd
Street Cups14A Chapel Street240 yd
Chaasht20 Chapel Street240 yd
Red Planet Pizza20 Chapel Street240 yd
Meat the Greek Ltd15 Chapel Street240 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's148 - 150 High Street313 yd
Marks & SpencerFood Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street344 yd
Oseyo23 North Street466 yd
PoundlandNorwich House, 14 North Street467 yd
WaitroseWaitrose York Road635 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed)
14-15 14-15 North Street
health and fitness suite462 yd
Royal Grammar School Guildford
HIGH STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite533 yd
Guildford Harbour Hotel
ALEXANDRA TERRACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool727 yd
Shalford Park
2 PARK COTTAGES 2 PARK COTTAGES SHALFORD ROAD
grass pitches1,003 yd
Guildford County School
FARNHAM 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 90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 90.9%

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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed115.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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

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