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Falcon Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4JQ is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Falcon Road, Guildford, GU1 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4HX, GU1 4JD, GU1 4HU, GU1 4HY, GU1 4JB, GU1 4DW, GU1 4JJ, GU1 4DP, GU1 4HZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU1 4JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.2%51.7%5.5% 51.0% 0.7%
Male53.8%48.3%-5.5% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

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 4JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single55.6%59.8%4.2% 37.9% 21.9%
Married: Opposite sex25.9%25.8%-0.1% 44.2% -18.4%
Separated5.1%2%-3.1% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced9.7%9.8%0.1% 9.1% 0.7%
Widowed3.7%2.5%-1.2% 6.1% -3.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.8%48%-1.8% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health31.3%34.7%3.4% 33.6% 1.1%
Fair health13.3%12.5%-0.8% 12.7% -0.2%
Bad health3.2%3.7%0.5% 4.0% -0.3%
Very bad health2.4%1.1%-1.3% 1.2% -0.1%

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.

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 51.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.7%12.8%-9.9% 18.2% -5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.8%6.2%-2.6% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.1%10.3%-0.8% 13.4% -3.1%
Apprenticeship1.9%2.5%0.6% 5.3% -2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels5.1%15.6%10.5% 16.9% -1.3%
Degree or Similar41.7%51.9%10.2% 33.8% 18.1%
Other8.8%0.8%-8.0% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.5%1.5% 1.1% 0.4%
Chinese0%1.5%1.5% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian0%0.4%0.4% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian1.2%0.7%-0.5% 1.6% -0.9%
Black African0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.5% -2.1%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%0.7%-0.5% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0.8%1.8%1.0% 0.8% 1.0%
White94%87.1%-6.9% 81.4% 5.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab2%0.7%-1.3% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0%1.5%1.5% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70% 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 Kingdom78.3%70%-8.3% 83.2% -13.2%
European Union14.9%18.1%3.2% 6.1% 12.0%
Rest of Europe1.6%2.6%1.0% 0.8% 1.8%
Africa2.8%1.1%-1.7% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia0.8%4.1%3.3% 5.6% -1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%3%1.8% 1.3% 1.7%
Oceania0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.3% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.1%69.5%-7.6% 83.2% -13.7%
10+ Years4.8%13.2%8.4% 9.8% 3.4%
5-10 Years4.4%4.4%0.0% 2.9% 1.5%
2-5 Years6%7.4%1.4% 2.2% 5.2%
Less than 2 years7.6%5.5%-2.1% 1.9% 3.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.6% 76.7% -12.1%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Portugal2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Poland2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries6.6% 1.5% 5.1%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held12.2% 13.5% -1.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.8% 37.2% 8.6%
Christian41% 46.2% -5.2%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim1.1% 6.5% -5.4%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered10.3% 6.0% 4.3%

Safety

Is Falcon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Road was 659.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1293.7% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Falcon Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 8th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.



🔎 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 4JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Falcon Road are based on 57 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 Falcon Road, Guildford, GU1 4JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU1 4JQ

Average Price
£245,473
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£262,503
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£238,661
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Falcon Road

Average Price
£440,423
Semi-Detached
£539,147
Terraced
£459,316
Detached
£509,797
Flats/Maisonettes
£274,788
Other
£348,073

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Falcon Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
39 Falcon Road, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002024-03-18 £231,867
29A Falcon Road, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£250,0002023-10-16 £255,102
39A Falcon Road, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£222,5002017-10-30 £233,964
35A Falcon Road, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£241,2442016-11-28 £251,296
39A Falcon Road, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£192,0002014-09-15 £241,206
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU1 4JQ

Employment

GU1 4JQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 4JQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Self-Employed31
Retired26
Part-Time Employee20
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Student (economically inactive)17
Other14
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Education12
Other12
Human health and social work activities11
Information and communication11
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage5
Construction4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Manufacturing4
Financial and insurance activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 2,201 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road , GU1 4DT
3out of 4 267 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT
4out of 4 996 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD
3out of 4 1,357 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 1,455 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Weyfield Academy
School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ
2out of 4 1,556 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,416 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 1,840 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 2,308 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 2,658 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 2,744 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 538 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 546 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,047 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Tormead School
Cranley Road , GU1 2JD
- not rated 1,198 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 1,270 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed 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
Lorenzo's Cafe96 Stoke Road214 yd
Stoke Park KioskKiosk, Stoke Park Nightingale Road236 yd
Clyde and Co1 Stoke Road261 yd
The HideawayAllen House Pavilion Eastgate Gardens293 yd
Kallie's Deli64 Chertsey Street360 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Prince AlbertPrince Albert, 85 Stoke Road138 yd
The King's HeadKings Head, 25 - 27 Kings Road169 yd
StokeThe Stoke, 103 Stoke Road214 yd
The Boileroom13 Stoke Fields215 yd
The Guildford TupThe Guildford Tup Chertsey Street450 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mini Fish Bar83 Stoke Road138 yd
Purbani Indian TakeawayPurbani Indian Takeaway, 98 Stoke Road214 yd
Tiffins / Miah86 Haydon Place377 yd
Subway268 High Street510 yd
Guildford KFC264 High Street512 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
WaitroseWaitrose York Road473 yd
PoundlandNorwich House, 14 North Street573 yd
Sainsbury's148 - 150 High Street666 yd
Oseyo23 North Street722 yd
Marks & SpencerFood Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street802 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Guildford Harbour Hotel
ALEXANDRA TERRACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool362 yd
Guildford High School
25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD
430 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 courts430 yd
Royal Grammar School Guildford
HIGH STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite462 yd
Stoke Park
GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts493 yd
Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed)
Wharf Road
grass pitches576 yd
Activzone
STOKE ROAD
health and fitness suite595 yd
Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed)
14-15 14-15 North Street
health and fitness suite623 yd
Stoke Recreation Ground
RECREATION ROAD
grass pitches634 yd
Guildford Lido
STOKE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool712 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 96.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.0%

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 speed102.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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