Thornton Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU2 9XE is located in the Stoughton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornton Close, Guildford, GU2 9XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU2 9AN, GU2 9XH, GU2 9XF, GU2 9XY, GU2 9XD, GU2 9YA, GU2 9XP, GU2 9XJ, GU2 9XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU2 9XE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.5% | 52.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 37.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 45.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 50% | 56.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 45.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 78.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 86.3% | 70.7% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 71.4% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 17.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Close was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.7% higher than the Stoughton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Stoughton North and the 39th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thornton Close, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-08-31 | £538,067 |
| 26A Thornton Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-10-15 | £248,737 |
| 9 Thornton Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-03-25 | £371,448 |
| 11 Thornton Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-08-15 | £330,444 |
| 24 Thornton Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-02-22 | £271,206 |
GU2 9XE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9XE 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Grange Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9PZ | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | - not rated | 676 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Southway , GU2 8DU | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrist Wood College Worplesdon , GU3 3PE | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 931 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Parish Centre, Emmanuel Church Shepherds Lane | 526 yd | |
| Refresh Cafe | Qe Park Centre Railton Road | 582 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Railton Road | 606 yd | |
| Wholesome Fruit Veg & Mix | 91 Worplesdon Road | 747 yd | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 132 Worplesdon Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion Northway | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raaj | Miahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road | 328 yd | |
| Seafare | 147 Worplesdon Road | 328 yd | |
| Heaters Bakery | 143 Worplesdon Road | 328 yd | |
| Ho Ho takeaway | 38 Barrack Road | 578 yd | |
| Empire fish bar | 115 Aldershot Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 200 - 202 Worplesdon Road | 247 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 124 Worplesdon Road | 750 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 121B Aldershot Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Centre RAILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Stoughton Infant School STOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Northmead Junior School Playing Field Grange Lane | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Stoughton Recreation Ground STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Christ'S College Ski Club LARCH AVENUE | ski slopes | 1,043 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.