The Bars is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4LX is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bars, Guildford, GU1 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4NE, GU1 4LN, GU1 4BU, GU1 4BY, GU1 4LR, GU1 4LP, GU1 4AT, GU1 4AJ, GU1 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 4LX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 4LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 56% | 60.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 23.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 56.5% | 51.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 4LX this area, 5.3% 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 | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 57.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.8% | 71.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 62% | 58.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 59.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bars was 681.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1341.1% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bars has the 3rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 6th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 257.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Sandfield Court The Bars, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-04-18 | £487,928 |
| Flat 2 Sandfield Court The Bars, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-05 | £430,528 |
| Flat 7 Sandfield Court The Bars, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-26 | £420,000 |
| Flat 3 Sandfield Court The Bars, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2022-06-08 | £432,692 |
| Flat 4 Sandfield Court The Bars, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-24 | £578,947 |
GU1 4LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4LX 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 student residents living in GU1 4LX 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,460 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 | 159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,468 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 | 1,681 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 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,959 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 | 427 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| canopy coffee house | 62 Haydon Place | 45 yd | |
| Cocco | 40 Haydon Place | 52 yd | |
| Clyde and Co | 1 Stoke Road | 146 yd | |
| V Cafe | Guildford Institute Ward Street | 156 yd | |
| Kallie's Deli | 64 Chertsey Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five And Lime | Five And Lime, 3 Leapale Road | 201 yd | |
| The Guildford Tup | The Guildford Tup Chertsey Street | 222 yd | |
| Growlers And Cans | 24 Chertsey Street | 222 yd | |
| The Boileroom | 13 Stoke Fields | 223 yd | |
| Kerrera Bar | 7 Jeffries Passage | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffins / Miah | 86 Haydon Place | 72 yd | |
| T4 | 89A Woodbridge Road | 208 yd | |
| Mini Fish Bar | 83 Stoke Road | 300 yd | |
| Kokoro | 53 North Street | 338 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 176 High Street | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 101 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 204 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 340 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 148 - 150 High Street | 352 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Food Hall Bakery And Cafe, 61 - 65 High Street | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Guildford High School 25-29 25-29 LONDON ROAD | 734 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 | 734 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Guildford Lido STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.