Mary Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4QA is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4QU, GU1 4QL, GU1 4UF, GU1 4QT, GU1 4QS, GU1 4UU, GU1 4UQ, GU1 4RW, GU1 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU1 4QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 42.7% | 50% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 57.3% | 50% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 52.3% | 58.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 27.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 41.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 14.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 39.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 86.6% | 73.6% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 71.5% | 72.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 72.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Road was 1428.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2917.9% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mary Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 4th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 985.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke House Mary Road, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £12,775,000 | 2020-10-14 | £13,677,730 |
| Pembroke House Mary Road, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £4,110,000 | 2016-04-05 | £4,536,424 |
The percentage of student residents living in GU1 4QA 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 2,285 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 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,031 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 616 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeetspaceVR Guildford | Unit 6, The Riverside Business Centre Walnut Tree Close | 180 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 1, 75 - 78 Woodbridge Road | 248 yd | |
| Dapdune Wharf | Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road | 315 yd | |
| The Grill Guildford | The Casino Nightclub Onslow Street | 351 yd | |
| Paul's Cafe | Cafe, Guildford Bus Station Commercial Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drummond | The Drummond, 55 - 56 Woodbridge Road | 311 yd | |
| Labyrinth Guildford | 13 - 15 Bridge Street | 389 yd | |
| Lloyds Number 1 Bar | Wetherspoon, Rodboro Buildings Bridge Street | 417 yd | |
| Popworld Guildford | Armour Buildings Bridge Street | 419 yd | |
| The Five And Lime | Five And Lime, 3 Leapale Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | St James House, 20 Bedford Road | 287 yd | |
| Grab Eat | Star Cafe, Guildford Railway Station Station View | 332 yd | |
| T4 | 89A Woodbridge Road | 338 yd | |
| Shakeaway | Unit 30 The Friary Shopping Centre Level Two | 415 yd | |
| Tiffins / Miah | 86 Haydon Place | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Simply Food, Guildford Railway Station Station View | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 - 9 Bridge Street | 389 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 436 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 515 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Guildford County School FARNHAM ROAD | 851 yd | |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.