Riverview is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU1 4UX is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverview, Guildford, GU1 4UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU1 4TR, GU1 4TX, GU1 4TT, GU1 4UD, GU1 1EA, GU1 1EB, GU1 1EJ, GU1 4LG, GU1 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU1 4UX 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 4UX, 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 4UX 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 Riverview 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.
Riverview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Riverview, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-27 | £316,456 |
| 5 Riverview, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-11-10 | £369,588 |
| 5 Riverview, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-09-17 | £346,021 |
| Unit 6 Riverview, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-04-29 | £385,274 |
| 7 Riverview, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2003-02-24 | £843,230 |
GU1 4UX 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 4UX 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 | 1,810 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 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 495 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapdune Wharf | Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road | 252 yd | |
| Guildford kebab house | 24 Woodbridge Road | 334 yd | |
| MeetspaceVR Guildford | Unit 6, The Riverside Business Centre Walnut Tree Close | 346 yd | |
| Woodbridge Cafe | Woodbridge Cafe Woodbridge Road | 350 yd | |
| The Guildford Pavilion | Woodbridge Sports Ground Woodbridge Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Jubilee Social | Jubilee Club Stocton Close | 389 yd | |
| The Drummond | The Drummond, 55 - 56 Woodbridge Road | 449 yd | |
| Guildford City Social Club | Club, 73 Josephs Road | 606 yd | |
| Wooden Bridge | Wooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill | 704 yd | |
| Stoke | The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Tong | 28 Woodbridge Road | 321 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 25 Woodbridge Road | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 23 Woodbridge Road | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 27 Woodbridge Road | 334 yd | |
| Pizzaman | Pizzaman, Union House | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 48 Woodbridge Hill | 772 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 12 - 14 Madrid Road | 854 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Simply Food, Guildford Railway Station Station View | 855 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose York Road | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 - 9 Bridge Street | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground (Closed) Wharf Road | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Activzone STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Guildford Waterside Centre RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Guildford Lido STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Bridges Health And Fitness Club (Closed) 14-15 14-15 North Street | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Stoke Park GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB GUILDFORD BOWLING CLUB STOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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.