Vernon Way is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8DE 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 Vernon Way, Guildford, GU2 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8DD, GU2 8HL, GU2 8NB, GU2 8HJ, GU2 8HH, GU2 8DG, GU2 8HQ, GU2 8DF, GU2 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU2 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 30.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 49.7% | 46% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 27% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 27% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.3% | 81.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 88.5% | 80.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 80.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Way was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% higher than the Stoughton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernon Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stoughton North and the 92nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-14 | £385,749 |
| 35 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-04 | £444,935 |
| 42 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-05-04 | £393,042 |
| 35 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-03-09 | £436,729 |
| 36 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2021-02-24 | £354,517 |
GU2 8DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8DE 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Grove Primary School Southway , GU2 8YD | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 211 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Kitchen | 111 Aldershot Road | 365 yd | |
| CH&Co Workplace | Ground Floor, 1000 Cathedral Square Cathedral Hill | 627 yd | |
| Cafe at Kings | Kings College For The Arts And Technology Southway | 753 yd | |
| Alex Cafe | 3 - 5 Worplesdon Road | 803 yd | |
| Colgate Palmolive Staff Restaurant | 1B, Guildford Business Park Guildford Business Park Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion Northway | 538 yd | |
| Holroyd Arms | 36 Aldershot Road | 715 yd | |
| Park Barn Community Club | Social Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road | 737 yd | |
| Wooden Bridge | Wooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House | 107 Southway | 320 yd | |
| Empire fish bar | 115 Aldershot Road | 365 yd | |
| Ming's Take Away | 121 Aldershot Road | 365 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 Woodbridge Hill | 901 yd | |
| Guildford Kebab Centre | 39 Woodbridge Hill | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 121B Aldershot Road | 443 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Worplesdon Road | 861 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 48 Woodbridge Hill | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unisport - Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 595 yd |
| Kings College Guildford SOUTHWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 942 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.