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Parkhurst Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8AP is located in the Westborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Parkhurst Road, Guildford, GU2 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8AE, GU2 8AT, GU2 8AR, GU2 8AS, GU2 8AF, GU2 8AW, GU2 8BA, GU2 9RW, GU2 9SH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU2 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.8%47%1.2% 51.0% -4.0%
Male54.2%53%-1.2% 49.0% 4.0%

Partnership Status

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 GU2 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single54.1%67.1%13.0% 37.9% 29.2%
Married: Opposite sex36.3%23.8%-12.5% 44.2% -20.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated1.8%0.8%-1.0% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced5.4%5%-0.4% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed2.4%2.8%0.4% 6.1% -3.3%

Health

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 (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.5%55.8%-1.7% 48.4% 7.4%
Good health32.5%34.7%2.2% 33.6% 1.1%
Fair health8.1%6.9%-1.2% 12.7% -5.8%
Bad health1.1%2.6%1.5% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0.8%0%-0.8% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 GU2 8AP this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.6%5.8%-4.8% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.6%3%-3.6% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.2%6.9%-4.3% 13.4% -6.5%
Apprenticeship1.2%1.7%0.5% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels24.2%44.9%20.7% 16.9% 28.0%
Degree or Similar39.3%35.5%-3.8% 33.8% 1.7%
Other6.9%2.2%-4.7% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.3%2%1.7% 0.7% 1.3%
Indian1.9%4.6%2.7% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani0.5%0.5%0.0% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian2.2%3.3%1.1% 1.6% 1.7%
Black African1.6%1%-0.6% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%1%-0.1% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%1.3%1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.8%1.3%0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
White87.8%80.1%-7.7% 81.4% -1.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.8%0%-0.8% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.6% 0.2%
Other0.8%2.8%2.0% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.6%75.8%-5.8% 83.2% -7.4%
European Union7.6%8.7%1.1% 6.1% 2.6%
Rest of Europe0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa3%3.6%0.6% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia6%8.5%2.5% 5.6% 2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%2.1%1.0% 1.3% 0.8%
British Overseas0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK79.9%75.8%-4.1% 83.2% -7.4%
10+ Years3%11.8%8.8% 9.8% 2.0%
5-10 Years3%3.1%0.1% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years4.3%4.9%0.6% 2.2% 2.7%
Less than 2 years9.8%4.4%-5.4% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.8% 76.7% 5.1%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Southern Asia2.1% 1.2% 0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held4.6% 13.5% -8.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.6% 37.2% 8.4%
Christian38.1% 46.2% -8.1%
Hindu5.4% 1.7% 3.7%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered6.2% 6.0% 0.2%

Safety

Is Parkhurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkhurst Road was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% higher than the Stoughton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Parkhurst Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stoughton North and the 75th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,400
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU2 8AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parkhurst Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Guildford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Parkhurst Road, Guildford, GU2 8AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU2 8AP

Average Price
£517,557
Semi-Detached
£518,296
Terraced
£477,465
Detached
£523,060
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkhurst Road

Average Price
£514,893
Semi-Detached
£527,773
Terraced
£385,434
Detached
£534,622
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkhurst Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Parkhurst Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£470,0002022-09-26 £479,555
11 Parkhurst Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£585,0002021-12-03 £650,411
30 Parkhurst Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002021-08-27 £610,762
10 Parkhurst Road, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£590,0002021-05-28 £678,567
15 Parkhurst Road, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£480,0002021-01-29 £545,761
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU2 8AP

Employment

GU2 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 GU2 8AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)126
Full-Time Employee96
Retired32
Full-Time Student (with or without job)31
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee24
Looking after home or family9
Other7
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Information and communication23
Education22
Accommodation and food service activities19
Human health and social work activities18
Construction18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Other14
Manufacturing10
Administrative and support service activities9
Financial and insurance activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Transport and storage2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,543 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stoughton Infant School
Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT
4out of 4 739 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
3out of 4 742 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Northmead Junior School
Grange Road , GU2 9ZA
3out of 4 1,079 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD
3out of 4 1,416 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway , GU2 8YD
3out of 4 1,494 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 1,101 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 1,324 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 1,917 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 3,375 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 4,156 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Hope Service
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
4out of 4 264 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
- not rated 449 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 884 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP
- not rated 912 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 1,469 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alex Cafe3 - 5 Worplesdon Road161 yd
GERMAN KEBAP HAUS12A Worplesdon Road205 yd
The Smooth12B Worplesdon Road206 yd
CH&Co WorkplaceGround Floor, 1000 Cathedral Square Cathedral Hill223 yd
Stretched & Fired37 Woodbridge Hill316 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Holroyd Arms36 Aldershot Road138 yd
Wooden BridgeWooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill338 yd
Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club LtdThe Royal British Legion Northway540 yd
Guildford Jubilee SocialJubilee Club Stocton Close1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza53 Woodbridge Hill250 yd
Guildford Kebab Centre39 Woodbridge Hill254 yd
Hungry Boys21 Woodbridge Hill338 yd
Empire fish bar115 Aldershot Road550 yd
Ming's Take Away121 Aldershot Road550 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op Late Shop48 Woodbridge Hill296 yd
Co-operative Group121B Aldershot Road458 yd
Sainsbury's124 Worplesdon Road512 yd
Waitrose200 - 202 Worplesdon Road1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Gym (Guildford)
GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK
health and fitness suite395 yd
Stoughton Recreation Ground
STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD
grass pitches488 yd
Stoughton Infant School
STOUGHTON ROAD
grass pitches780 yd
Unisport - Sports Centre (Closed)
health and fitness suite, squash courts807 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed195.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.