William Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4QZ 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 William Road, Guildford, GU1 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4QT, GU1 4RP, GU1 4QN, GU1 4QL, GU1 4QW, GU1 4UG, GU1 4ER, GU1 4QA, GU1 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 4QZ is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 52.2% | 45.5% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54.5% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 4QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.3% 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 | 72.8% | 85.3% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 47.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 12.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (94%) 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% | 65.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 28.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4QZ this area, 7.8% 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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 3.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.4% | 23.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 51.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 12.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 55.4% | -32.0% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 46.4% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 23.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 4.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 46.3% | -29.8% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 36.6% | 30.9% | 1.9% | 34.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 8.9% | 0.1% | 8.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 10.8% | 0.3% | 10.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Road was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Onslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow and the 110th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 William Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-03-26 | £567,381 |
| 16 William Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £682,000 | 2024-11-29 | £709,603 |
| 22 William Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-04-19 | £827,609 |
| 7 William Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-09-11 | £630,569 |
| 7 William Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-09-01 | £630,569 |
GU1 4QZ 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 4QZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 197 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,144 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 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,169 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,688 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 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,297 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 | 628 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,589 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 | 165 yd | |
| Dapdune Wharf | Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road | 172 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 1, 75 - 78 Woodbridge Road | 230 yd | |
| Woodbridge Cafe | Woodbridge Cafe Woodbridge Road | 336 yd | |
| The Grill Guildford | The Casino Nightclub Onslow Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drummond | The Drummond, 55 - 56 Woodbridge Road | 187 yd | |
| The Boileroom | 13 Stoke Fields | 459 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert, 85 Stoke Road | 513 yd | |
| Labyrinth Guildford | 13 - 15 Bridge Street | 521 yd | |
| Stoke | The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 89A Woodbridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Subway | St James House, 20 Bedford Road | 417 yd | |
| Tong Tong | 28 Woodbridge Road | 440 yd | |
| Tiffins / Miah | 86 Haydon Place | 446 yd | |
| Grab Eat | Star Cafe, Guildford Railway Station Station View | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 - 9 Bridge Street | 521 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Simply Food, Guildford Railway Station Station View | 531 yd | |
| Oseyo | 23 North Street | 613 yd | |
| Poundland | Norwich House, 14 North Street | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Guildford Harbour Hotel ALEXANDRA TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Guildford County School FARNHAM ROAD | 997 yd | |
| Guildford Lido STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| 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 | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.