Quarry Street is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 3XQ 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 Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 3XY, GU1 3XD, GU1 3XJ, GU1 3SX, GU1 3TA, GU1 3UY, GU1 3XL, GU1 3AU, GU1 3YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 3XQ 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 | 42.9% | 51.2% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 57.1% | 48.8% | -8.3% | 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 | 47.1% | 28% | -19.1% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 50% | 14.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 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 | 45.6% | 55.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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 3XQ 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 | 13.4% | 9.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 62% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 85.5% | -2.6% | 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 | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 71.4% | 74.4% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 74.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 18.3% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2% | -6.7% | 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 Quarry Street 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.
Quarry Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43C Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-05-09 | £728,283 |
| 43D Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-08-24 | £762,586 |
| 41 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £366,667 | 2021-09-30 | £385,965 |
| 42 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,333 | 2021-09-30 | £371,929 |
| 40 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-30 | £378,947 |
GU1 3XQ 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 3XQ 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 3XQ 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 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,216 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 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,318 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 | 1,792 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,277 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 | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,863 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 | 3 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | The Boathouse Guildford Millbrook | 104 yd | |
| Yvonne Arnaud Theatre | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook | 215 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | Restaurant, 35 - 38 Castle Street | 253 yd | |
| The March Hare | 2 - 4 South Hill | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weyside | The Weyside Millbrook | 80 yd | |
| Komo | Weymead House Millbrook | 208 yd | |
| Clockwork Kitchen | Kings Head Quarry Street | 272 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head Quarry Street | 272 yd | |
| The Britannia | The Brittania, 9 Millmead | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 6 Chapel Street | 311 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden Takeaway, Red Planet Pizza, 20 Chapel Street | 314 yd | |
| Street Cups | 14A Chapel Street | 316 yd | |
| Chaasht | 20 Chapel Street | 316 yd | |
| Red Planet Pizza | 20 Chapel Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 395 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 429 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 524 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 - 9 Bridge Street | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Shalford Park 2 PARK COTTAGES 2 PARK COTTAGES SHALFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Guildford County School FARNHAM ROAD | 994 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.