Applegarth Avenue is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 8LZ 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 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 8DY, GU2 8JP, GU2 8DX, GU2 8JW, GU2 8JS, GU2 7RF, GU2 8JR, GU2 8LE, GU2 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU2 8LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 41.7% | 47.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 34.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.4% | 44.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.3% | 25.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 24% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.7% | 77.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 73% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 15.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 73.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 14.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Applegarth Avenue was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Onslow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Applegarth Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow and the 88th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-18 | £440,462 |
| 10 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-03-19 | £508,413 |
| 8 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,800 | 2020-09-25 | £446,095 |
| 25 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-04-18 | £522,086 |
| 5 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-07 | £421,127 |
GU2 8LZ 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 8LZ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Grove Primary School Southway , GU2 8YD | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Street Infant School Wood Street , GU3 3DA | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow Infant School Powell Close , Onslow Village GU2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,511 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 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 5,437 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 | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 3,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Technology Centre | Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Surrey Research Park | 384 yd | |
| Cafe at Kings | Kings College For The Arts And Technology Southway | 410 yd | |
| Hospitality, Catering Conference Services | Kate Granger Building, 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park | 532 yd | |
| Vet School Cafe | Vet School Main Building, University Of Surrey Daphne Jackson Road | 808 yd | |
| The Bench Bar | Bench Bar, Surrey Sports Park Richard Meyjes Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Barn Community Club | Social Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College Guildford SOUTHWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Unisport - Varsity Centre (Closed) Egerton Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 849 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Guildford) HOLIDAY INN HOLIDAY INN EGERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
| Surrey Sports Park UNIVERSITY OF SURREY UNIVERSITY OF SURREY RICHARD MEYJES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.