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Foxburrows Avenue is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8HZ 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 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8WB, GU2 8EW, GU2 8FA, GU2 8HH, GU2 8HR, GU2 8HY, GU2 8ES, GU2 8HU, GU2 8LD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU2 8HZ 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 8HZ, 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 Foxburrows Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxburrows Avenue was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Onslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Foxburrows Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow and the 125th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.



🔎 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 8HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foxburrows Avenue are based on 107 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 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU2 8HZ

Average Price
£353,219
Semi-Detached
£368,168
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£298,408
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foxburrows Avenue

Average Price
£292,081
Semi-Detached
£353,633
Terraced
£255,415
Detached
£331,239
Flats/Maisonettes
£224,476
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foxburrows AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
96 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£440,0002022-05-27 £462,727
111 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£370,0002021-11-12 £393,584
90 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002021-02-05 £414,495
123 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002020-10-19 £338,581
Ground Floor Flat 115 Foxburrows Avenue, Guildford, Surrey
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£290,0002019-06-28 £304,929
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU2 8HZ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in GU2 8HZ 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
Shepherds Hill Nursery School
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
- not rated 1,103 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR
3out of 4 2,311 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dene Nursery School
York Road , GU1 4DU
- not rated 2,397 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis, Westborough Community Primary School
Southway , GU2 8WZ
- not rated 399 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
- not rated 521 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
3out of 4 521 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Aldershot Road , GU2 8BP
- not rated 558 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway , GU2 8YD
3out of 4 665 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellfields Middle School
Woking Road , GU1 1QJ
- not rated 2,402 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 4 502 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kings College
Southway , GU2 8DU
- not rated 502 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Kings' Manor School
Southway , GU2 8DU
- not rated 502 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
3out of 4 1,905 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
- not rated 1,905 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road , GU1 4QU
- not rated 1,929 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ
- not rated 2,443 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merrist Wood College
Worplesdon , GU3 3PE
- not rated 3,458 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
- not rated 397 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
4out of 4 397 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP
- not rated 589 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Hope Service
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
4out of 4 1,001 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 1,192 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable 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 Southway501 yd
Gurkha Kitchen111 Aldershot Road549 yd
CH&Co WorkplaceGround Floor, 1000 Cathedral Square Cathedral Hill891 yd
Wholesome Fruit Veg & Mix91 Worplesdon Road1,052 yd
Colgate Palmolive Staff Restaurant1B, Guildford Business Park Guildford Business Park Road1,063 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Park Barn Community ClubSocial Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road496 yd
Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club LtdThe Royal British Legion Northway721 yd
Holroyd Arms36 Aldershot Road978 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House107 Southway461 yd
Empire fish bar115 Aldershot Road549 yd
Ming's Take Away121 Aldershot Road549 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group121B Aldershot Road654 yd
Sainsbury's124 Worplesdon Road1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kings College Guildford
SOUTHWAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches496 yd
Unisport - Sports Centre (Closed)
health and fitness suite, squash courts713 yd
Stoughton Recreation Ground
STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD
grass pitches982 yd
Unisport - Varsity Centre (Closed)
Egerton Road
grass pitches, squash courts1,069 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 95.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 95.5%

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 speed215.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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