Christmas Pie Avenue is in Normandy, Guildford and in Guildford district. GU3 2EQ is located in the Normandy & Pirbright electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christmas Pie Avenue, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU3 2EG, GU3 2EU, GU3 2EY, GU3 2DU, GU3 2JQ, GU3 2EF, GU3 2ES, GU3 2EN, GU3 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU3 2EQ 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 | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of GU3 2EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.3% | 21.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 66% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46.1% | 47.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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.
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 13.5% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 45.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.4% | 88.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 88.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christmas Pie Avenue was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Normandy & Pirbright average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christmas Pie Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Normandy & Pirbright and the 61st lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Christmas Pie Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-11 | £445,558 |
| 15 Christmas Pie Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-08-23 | £321,641 |
| The Beavers, 3 Christmas Pie Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-07 | £498,223 |
| 19 Christmas Pie Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-06-02 | £629,314 |
| 29 Christmas Pie Avenue, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-03-27 | £568,866 |
GU3 2EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU3 2EQ 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 retired residents living in GU3 2EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary Academy School Lane , Normandy GU3 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puttenham CofE Infant School School Lane , Puttenham GU3 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Street Infant School Wood Street , GU3 3DA | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.