Guildford Road is in Woking and in Woking district. GU22 7LW is located in the Mount Hermon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guildford Road, Woking, GU22 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU22 7LW, GU22 7PF, GU22 7NJ, GU22 7LH, GU22 7PX, GU22 7LL, GU22 7NY, GU22 7RN, GU22 7PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU22 7LW is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 45.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 54.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 GU22 7LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 40% | 63.9% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 26.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 5.2% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 1.1% | -15.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 40.2% | 59.6% | 19.4% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 6.5% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 GU22 7LW this area, 2.9% 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 75.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 2.9% | -18.8% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 75.5% | 39.5% | 33.8% | 41.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.7% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 13.4% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 63.6% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 41.9% | -30.8% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 22% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 21.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 42% | -29.6% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 19.2% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Road was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Guildford Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 65th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 103 Cardinal Place Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-27 | £300,592 |
| Flat 90 Cardinal Place Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-29 | £297,608 |
| Flat 107 Cardinal Place Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-22 | £338,333 |
| Flat 120 Cardinal Place Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-28 | £325,586 |
| Flat 82 Cardinal Place Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-29 | £328,260 |
GU22 7LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 252 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maybury Primary School Walton Road , GU21 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Meadway Drive , Horsell GU21 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise , GU21 4EE | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Dosa Artisanz | Unit 2Cardinal PlaceGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 23 yd | |
| KFC | Orion GateGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 25 yd | |
| The Prop | 30 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 217 yd | |
| Soya Korean & Japanese Restaurant | 5 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 239 yd | |
| Cafe Lisboa | 9 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereigns Public House | The Sovereigns Public HouseGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 92 yd | |
| Cellar Magnifique | 3 Church PathWokingSurrey | 431 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 5 - 7 Chobham RoadWokingSurrey | 572 yd | |
| O'Neill's | O NielsCrown SquareChobham RoadWokingSurrey | 627 yd | |
| The Junction Tap | The Junction Tap43 - 47 Chertsey RoadWokingSurrey | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokury Ltd | 3 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 236 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa JohnsUnit 4Technology House48 - 54 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 316 yd | |
| Farm Pizza And King Kebab | 14 High StreetWokingSurrey | 336 yd | |
| Wenzel's The Bakers | 24 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 413 yd | |
| Choco Kreme | Kiosk 1Market WalkWokingSurrey | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food | Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey | 343 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 - 33 Commercial WayWokingSurrey | 388 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 15 Wolsey WalkWokingSurrey | 407 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 559 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wishel Lawn Tennis Club FIRCROFT CLOSE | tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Woking) 51A-57A 51A-57A CHERTSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Woking Leisure Centre & Pool In The Park KINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| The Park School ONSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Westfield ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Woking And Horsell Cricket Club ARTHURS BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Pure Gym (Woking) Arthurs Bridge Wharf | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Woking Squash Rackets Club Horsell Moor | squash courts | 949 yd |
| Wheatsheaf CHOBHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 994 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 | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.