South Road is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 9NY is located in the Stoughton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Guildford, GU2 9NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 9LH, GU2 9PA, GU2 9NZ, GU2 9NW, GU2 9NU, GU2 9NS, GU2 9NR, GU2 9GA, GU2 9NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU2 9NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 53.7% | 48.3% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 37.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 54% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around GU2 9NY this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 25.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 50.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93% | 87.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 85.3% | 82.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 82.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.2% higher than the Stoughton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stoughton North and the 63rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 184.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 South Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-10-12 | £377,528 |
| 25 South Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-14 | £435,246 |
| 8 South Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,100 | 2023-01-06 | £494,503 |
| 27 South Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-28 | £413,811 |
| 23 South Road, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-08-12 | £410,498 |
GU2 9NY 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 9NY 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 | 126 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 4out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Grove Primary School Southway , GU2 8YD | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Restaurant | 132 Worplesdon Road | 197 yd | |
| Wholesome Fruit Veg & Mix | 91 Worplesdon Road | 272 yd | |
| The Smooth | 12B Worplesdon Road | 353 yd | |
| GERMAN KEBAP HAUS | 12A Worplesdon Road | 359 yd | |
| Alex Cafe | 3 - 5 Worplesdon Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Arms | 36 Aldershot Road | 376 yd | |
| Wooden Bridge | Wooden Bridge Woodbridge Hill | 550 yd | |
| Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion Northway | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho takeaway | 38 Barrack Road | 306 yd | |
| Guildford Kebab Centre | 39 Woodbridge Hill | 506 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 Woodbridge Hill | 506 yd | |
| Hungry Boys | 21 Woodbridge Hill | 550 yd | |
| The Raaj | Miahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 124 Worplesdon Road | 239 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 48 Woodbridge Hill | 486 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 121B Aldershot Road | 614 yd | |
| Waitrose | 200 - 202 Worplesdon Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Infant School STOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE | ski slopes | 695 yd |
| Christ'S College Guildford LARCH AVENUE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| The Gym (Guildford) GUILDFORD BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Centre RAILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Northmead Junior School Playing Field Grange Lane | grass pitches | 911 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.