Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, GU2 9NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU2 9NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.6%	49.7%	3.1%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	53.4%	50.3%	-3.1%	49.0%	1.3%

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 9NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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	41.4%	43.2%	1.8%	37.9%	5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	28.8%	-6.3%	44.2%	-15.4%
Separated	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	7.6%	12.9%	5.3%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	14.2%	12.1%	-2.1%	6.1%	6.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.5%	48.4%	-4.1%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	32.9%	35.5%	2.6%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	12%	12.6%	0.6%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	2.6%	3.5%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	17.2%	-2.0%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	6%	-2.6%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	9.7%	-0.2%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.2%	24.3%	3.1%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	35.6%	5.5%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	8.3%	2.6%	-5.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	0.7%	1.9%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2%	4.5%	2.5%	1.6%	2.9%
Black African	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.4%	88.7%	-1.7%	81.4%	7.3%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83% 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	84.8%	83%	-1.8%	83.2%	-0.2%
European Union	6.1%	7.1%	1.0%	6.1%	1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.4%	5.1%	-1.3%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84%	83%	-1.0%	83.2%	-0.2%
10+ Years	5%	8.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	5%	2.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South-East Asia	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Ardmore Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardmore Avenue was 674.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1210.5% higher than the Stoughton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ardmore Avenue has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stoughton North and the 7th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£66,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU2 9NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ardmore Avenue are based on 57 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 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, GU2 9NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU2 9NJ

Average Price
£543,376

Semi-Detached
£528,937

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£546,364

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ardmore Avenue

Average Price
£541,869

Semi-Detached
£507,210

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£549,244

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ardmore AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2024-10-18	£581,878
57 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£586,500	2024-07-29	£594,802
61 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-11-30	£428,110
2 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£637,000	2023-07-28	£616,115
26 Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-11-02	£416,691

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU2 9NJ

Employment

GU2 9NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9NJ 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

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	72
Student (economically inactive)	30
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	28
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Other	13
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

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	1,212 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT	4out of 4	500 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA	3out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH	3out of 4	976 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ	2out of 4	1,320 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Queen Eleanor's Road , GU2 7SD	3out of 4	1,700 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY	2out of 4	762 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU	3out of 4	1,659 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU	4out of 4	2,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX	4out of 4	3,085 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN	- not rated	3,916 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS	4out of 4	221 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA	- not rated	769 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH	- not rated	1,049 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR	4out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP	- not rated	1,136 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
GERMAN KEBAP HAUS	12A Worplesdon Road	135 yd
The Smooth	12B Worplesdon Road	135 yd
Alex Cafe	3 - 5 Worplesdon Road	180 yd
Stretched & Fired	37 Woodbridge Hill	229 yd
Shahin Tandoori	29 Woodbridge Hill	240 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wooden Bridge	Wooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill	240 yd
Holroyd Arms	36 Aldershot Road	269 yd
Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd	The Royal British Legion Northway	710 yd
Guildford Jubilee Social	Jubilee Club Stocton Close	912 yd
Row Barge Public House	Row Barge Inn, 7 Riverside	988 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Guildford Kebab Centre	39 Woodbridge Hill	210 yd
Domino's Pizza	53 Woodbridge Hill	211 yd
Hungry Boys	21 Woodbridge Hill	240 yd
Ho Ho takeaway	38 Barrack Road	601 yd
Riverside Fish Bar	83A Stoughton Road	762 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	48 Woodbridge Hill	179 yd
Sainsbury's	124 Worplesdon Road	472 yd
Co-operative Group	121B Aldershot Road	677 yd
Waitrose	200 - 202 Worplesdon Road	958 yd
Morrisons Daily	8 - 10 Stoughton Road	978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK	health and fitness suite	461 yd
Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD	grass pitches	516 yd
Stoughton Infant School STOUGHTON ROAD	grass pitches	588 yd
Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE	ski slopes	807 yd
Christ'S College Guildford LARCH AVENUE	grass pitches	831 yd
Guildford Waterside Centre RIVERSIDE	health and fitness suite	948 yd
Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	983 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	202.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU2 9NJ