Bowling Green is in Compton, Guildford and in Guildford district. GU3 1JT is located in the Shalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 2009-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowling Green, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU3 1EH, GU3 1JJ, GU3 1EQ, GU3 1JQ, GU3 1JH, GU3 1JG, GU3 1EG, GU3 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU3 1JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 45% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 19.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 37.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 89.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 90.1% | 87.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 87.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Green was 127.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.0% higher than the Pilgrims average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bowling Green has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims and the 45th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bowling Green, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-11-29 | £649,361 |
| 5 Bowling Green, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-05-24 | £726,204 |
| 1 Bowling Green, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2010-03-19 | £723,515 |
| 4 Bowling Green, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2009-09-25 | £768,657 |
| 3 Bowling Green, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, a newly built property | £392,500 | 2009-07-24 | £755,265 |
GU3 1JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Nursery School & Children's Centre The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loseley Fields Primary School Green Lane , Binscombe GU7 3TB | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farncombe Church of England Infant School Grays Road , Farncombe GU7 3LT | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School Shackleford Road , Shackleford GU8 6AE | 4out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puttenham CofE Infant School School Lane , Puttenham GU3 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow Infant School Powell Close , Onslow Village GU2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charterhouse , GU7 2DX | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Surrey Stag Hill , GU2 7XH | - not rated | 4,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggleville | Compton Village Club Limited Spiceall | 127 yd | |
| Peekaboo Play Cafe Guildford | Compton Village Hall The Street | 240 yd | |
| The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery | The Tea Room, Watts Gallery Down Lane | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Club Ltd | Compton Village Club Limited Spiceall | 127 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen Compton | Compton Village Club Limited Spiceall | 127 yd | |
| Withies Inn | Withies Inn Withies Lane | 650 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.