Ferry Lane is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 4EE is located in the St Nicolas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 4EF, GU2 4ED, GU2 4AA, GU2 4EB, GU2 4DX, GU2 4AE, GU2 4DU, GU2 4DW, GU3 1LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU2 4EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 36.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 40.2% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 53.2% | 52.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 58% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.4% | 87.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 77.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 77.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 4.1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Lane was 127.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferry Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Castle and the 50th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Ferry Cottage Ferry Lane, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-06-27 | £810,965 |
| Riverdale Ferry Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2025-03-17 | £1,121,905 |
| Meadow Bank Ferry Lane, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-28 | £700,153 |
| Ferry Lodge Ferry Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2017-07-26 | £1,469,630 |
| Hillside Ferry Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2002-03-28 | £920,412 |
GU2 4EE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wharf Nursery School The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 4out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | - not rated | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Southway , GU2 8DU | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Manor School Southway , GU2 8DU | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Pewley Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Garden School Pewely Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey College Abbot House , Sydenham Road GU1 3RL | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Drayton House School 35 Austen Road , GU1 3NP | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YT-Industries | Units 6a To 6b, Pew Corner Old Portsmouth Road, Peasmarsh | 802 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | The Boathouse Guildford Millbrook | 817 yd | |
| Olivo | 53 Quarry Street | 912 yd | |
| Open Grounds Cafe | Guildford Baptist Church Millmead Centre Millmead | 928 yd | |
| Yvonne Arnaud Theatre | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Ship Inn | Ye Olde Ship Inn Portsmouth Road | 171 yd | |
| Weybourne House | South West Surrey Masonic Centre At Guildford Weybourne House Hitherbury Close | 467 yd | |
| The Weyside | The Weyside Millbrook | 835 yd | |
| The Britannia | The Brittania, 9 Millmead | 928 yd | |
| Komo | Weymead House Millbrook | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shalford Park 2 PARK COTTAGES 2 PARK COTTAGES SHALFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 478 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.