North Street is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4AB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4AW, GU1 4AP, GU1 3AD, GU1 4LB, GU1 3AA, GU1 3HJ, GU1 3AJ, GU1 4AF, GU1 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 4AB is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 42.9% | 45.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 57.1% | 54.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 47.1% | 59% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 28.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6.7% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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% | 54.3% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34.4% | -7.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4AB this area, 6.4% 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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 6.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 57.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.1% | 81.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 61.1% 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% | 61.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 61.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 1653.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3393.5% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Street has the highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 3rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 608.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Quakers Court North Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-03-31 | £246,369 |
| 1 Quakers Court North Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2019-06-06 | £232,202 |
| 3 Quakers Court North Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2017-07-17 | £252,049 |
| 1 Quakers Court North Street, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-11-19 | £247,126 |
GU1 4AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4AB 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 | 180 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| 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 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Primary School Stoke Road , GU1 4DT | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,323 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 | 1,732 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 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,003 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 | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setfords | Basement Floor, 74 North Street | 32 yd | |
| GORDOS | 73A North Street | 37 yd | |
| Raviz | 8 - 9 Jeffries Passage | 38 yd | |
| Hanki | 11 Jeffries Passage | 40 yd | |
| Unplug + Play | 17 Jeffries Passage | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrera Bar | 7 Jeffries Passage | 38 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | The Farriers, 169 High Street | 83 yd | |
| The Fallen Angel | 91 High Street | 127 yd | |
| Sixes Social Cricket | Unit A Tunsgate Quarter | 157 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily London | 124A High Street | 102 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 154 yd | |
| Kokoro | 53 North Street | 209 yd | |
| Street Cups | 14A Chapel Street | 214 yd | |
| Chaasht | 20 Chapel Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 89 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 104 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 246 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 248 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 260 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 847 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 | 847 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Guildford County School FARNHAM ROAD | 1,059 yd | |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.