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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 28% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 50% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 55.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 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 Levels | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 62% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 85.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 85.9% | 74.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 74.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 2% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
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%.

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 Cottage 1 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2022-08-12 | £2,437,870 |
| 3 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2022-01-09 | £2,692,263 |
| 10 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,510,000 | 2021-04-29 | £1,697,904 |
| 10 Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,205,000 | 2018-10-15 | £1,387,618 |
| South Hall Castle Hill, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £4,350,000 | 2016-09-30 | £5,079,220 |
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.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivo | 53 Quarry Street | 132 yd | |
| The March Hare | 2 - 4 South Hill | 142 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | Restaurant, 35 - 38 Castle Street | 194 yd | |
| Krema | 4 Tunsgate | 199 yd | |
| Ivy Asia Guildford | 23 Tunsgate Quarter | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komo | Weymead House Millbrook | 188 yd | |
| The Keep | The Keep, 29 - 30 Castle Street | 205 yd | |
| The Weyside | The Weyside Millbrook | 209 yd | |
| Journeys | 7 Tunsgate | 210 yd | |
| Clockwork Kitchen | Kings Head Quarry Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden Takeaway, Red Planet Pizza, 20 Chapel Street | 237 yd | |
| Street Cups | 14A Chapel Street | 240 yd | |
| Chaasht | 20 Chapel Street | 240 yd | |
| Red Planet Pizza | 20 Chapel Street | 240 yd | |
| Meat the Greek Ltd | 15 Chapel Street | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 313 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 344 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 466 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 467 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Shalford Park 2 PARK COTTAGES 2 PARK COTTAGES SHALFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Guildford County School FARNHAM ROAD | 1,051 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.