Park Barn Drive is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8ES 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 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, GU2 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8EW, GU2 8ER, GU2 8JE, GU3 3BX, GU2 8HZ, GU3 3BS, GU2 8EN, GU2 8EL, GU2 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU2 8ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 49.2% | 54% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 56.3% | 49.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10.9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 18.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 83.3% | 77.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 77.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Barn Drive was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Onslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Barn Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow and the 160th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2015-12-11 | £471,225 |
| 68 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-03-01 | £420,065 |
| 58 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-04-28 | £426,207 |
| 82 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-10-18 | £434,233 |
| 68 Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2006-10-25 | £429,006 |
The percentage of student residents living in GU2 8ES 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,450 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 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Grove Primary School Southway , GU2 8YD | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Street Infant School Wood Street , GU3 3DA | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 617 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Kings | Kings College For The Arts And Technology Southway | 445 yd | |
| Gurkha Kitchen | 111 Aldershot Road | 625 yd | |
| CH&Co Workplace | Ground Floor, 1000 Cathedral Square Cathedral Hill | 1,045 yd | |
| Surrey Technology Centre | Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Surrey Research Park | 1,069 yd | |
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Parish Centre, Emmanuel Church Shepherds Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Barn Community Club | Social Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road | 330 yd | |
| Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion Northway | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire fish bar | 115 Aldershot Road | 625 yd | |
| Ming's Take Away | 121 Aldershot Road | 625 yd | |
| Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House | 107 Southway | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 121B Aldershot Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College Guildford SOUTHWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Unisport - Sports Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 872 yd |
| Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.