Overview of GU2 8EW

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Park Barn East is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8EW 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 East, Guildford, GU2 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8ES, GU2 8HZ, GU2 8EN, GU2 8EL, GU2 8JE, GU2 8HU, GU2 8HY, GU2 8ER, GU2 8LD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU2 8EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.7%50.4%-2.3% 51.0% -0.6%
Male47.3%49.6%2.3% 49.0% 0.6%

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 8EW, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.2%54%4.8% 37.9% 16.1%
Married: Opposite sex38.5%34.4%-4.1% 44.2% -9.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.3%2.3%0.0% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced5.6%6.6%1.0% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed4.3%2%-2.3% 6.1% -4.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.3%49.5%-6.8% 48.4% 1.1%
Good health32.1%34.4%2.3% 33.6% 0.8%
Fair health7.7%11.6%3.9% 12.7% -1.1%
Bad health3.1%2.4%-0.7% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.8%2.2%1.4% 1.2% 1.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.3%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 Levels17.6%10.9%-6.7% 13.4% -2.5%
Apprenticeship2.3%7.3%5.0% 5.3% 2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18.6%18.9%0.3% 16.9% 2.0%
Degree or Similar24.9%27.8%2.9% 33.8% -6.0%
Other3.3%4%0.7% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.9%1.9% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese3.3%0.8%-2.5% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian1%3.5%2.5% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian2.8%4.8%2.0% 1.6% 3.2%
Black African4.9%2.2%-2.7% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0%1.3%1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
White84.6%82.5%-2.1% 81.4% 1.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.5%0.3%-0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Arab1.3%0%-1.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%0.8%0.8% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.3% 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 Kingdom83.3%77.3%-6.0% 83.2% -5.9%
European Union4.9%7.6%2.7% 6.1% 1.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa4.4%4.3%-0.1% 2.7% 1.6%
Middle East and Asia5.7%8.4%2.7% 5.6% 2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.1%0.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.8%77.1%-5.7% 83.2% -6.1%
10+ Years1.5%10%8.5% 9.8% 0.2%
5-10 Years5.9%3.8%-2.1% 2.9% 0.9%
2-5 Years4.9%4.6%-0.3% 2.2% 2.4%
Less than 2 years4.9%4.6%-0.3% 1.9% 2.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65% 76.7% -11.7%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania3% 0.9% 2.1%
Other EU countries3.8% 1.5% 2.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Southern Asia2.7% 1.2% 1.5%
South-East Asia2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held15.7% 13.5% 2.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43% 37.2% 5.8%
Christian42.7% 46.2% -3.5%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Muslim3% 6.5% -3.5%
Not answered8.1% 6.0% 2.1%

Safety

Is Park Barn East Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Barn East 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 East 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,100
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GU2 8EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Barn East are based on 7 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 Park Barn East, Guildford, GU2 8EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU2 8EW

Average Price
£423,930
Semi-Detached
£423,930
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Barn East

Average Price
£437,047
Semi-Detached
£437,047
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Barn EastStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Park Barn East, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£247,5002013-11-08 £398,944
1 Park Barn East, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002010-01-29 £460,644
2 Park Barn East, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£230,0002007-10-18 £399,494
2 Park Barn East, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£183,3332002-01-07 £531,924
3 Park Barn East, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£141,0002000-08-09 £448,241
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU2 8EW

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in GU2 8EW 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

Full-Time Employee112
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed34
Student (economically inactive)29
Retired24
Looking after home or family18
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Unemployed12
Other8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles38
Human health and social work activities26
Education23
Construction14
Administrative and support service activities14
Accommodation and food service activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Other9
Information and communication9
Transport and storage9
Manufacturing8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 2,461 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway , GU2 8YD
3out of 4 526 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
3out of 4 552 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD
3out of 4 1,301 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wood Street Infant School
Wood Street , GU3 3DA
4out of 4 1,481 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stoughton Infant School
Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT
4out of 4 1,550 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 399 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 2,186 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 4,413 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 5,152 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 548 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
- not rated 592 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hope Service
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
4out of 4 1,176 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 1,423 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 2,427 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
Cafe at KingsKings College For The Arts And Technology Southway409 yd
Gurkha Kitchen111 Aldershot Road639 yd
CH&Co WorkplaceGround Floor, 1000 Cathedral Square Cathedral Hill1,005 yd
Surrey Technology CentreSurrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Surrey Research Park1,033 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Park Barn Community ClubSocial Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road398 yd
Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club LtdThe Royal British Legion Northway806 yd
Holroyd Arms36 Aldershot Road1,088 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House107 Southway556 yd
Empire fish bar115 Aldershot Road639 yd
Ming's Take Away121 Aldershot Road639 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group121B Aldershot Road749 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kings College Guildford
SOUTHWAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches404 yd
Unisport - Sports Centre (Closed)
health and fitness suite, squash courts794 yd
Unisport - Varsity Centre (Closed)
Egerton Road
grass pitches, squash courts1,041 yd
Stoughton Recreation Ground
STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD
grass pitches1,073 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 speed177.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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