Beech Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU3 2JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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%	47.8%	-2.7%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	49.5%	52.2%	2.7%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 2JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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	20.1%	24.1%	4.0%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	60.3%	-0.8%	44.2%	16.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.2%	9.6%	1.4%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	8.6%	5%	-3.6%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	45.6%	51%	5.4%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	35.8%	31.6%	-4.2%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	16.1%	14.8%	-1.3%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	1.8%	2%	0.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.3%	17%	-2.3%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	9.9%	-3.2%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	9.9%	-3.6%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	7.4%	4.9%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	17%	6.3%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	35.8%	1.0%	33.8%	2.0%
Other	6.1%	2.8%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Other Asian	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Black African	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	93%	93.1%	0.1%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	91.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	91.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.5%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Beech Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Lane was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Normandy & Pirbright average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Beech Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Normandy & Pirbright and the 84th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU3 2JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beech Lane are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Guildford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beech Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU3 2JH

Average Price
£873,908

Semi-Detached
£593,387

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£895,487

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beech Lane

Average Price
£1,134,136

Semi-Detached
£1,201,622

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,124,260

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beech LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Woodside Beech Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£790,000	2023-07-28	£764,098
Woodville Beech Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,126,000	2022-02-03	£1,172,771
Beech Tree Farm Beech Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£825,000	2021-02-01	£901,389
Maple Cottage Beech Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2020-12-11	£652,711
Homelea Beech Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2020-08-24	£738,688

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU3 2JH

Employment

GU3 2JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2JH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU3 2JH 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	3
Manufacturing	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyke Primary Academy School Lane , Normandy GU3 2HS	3out of 4	1,488 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Puttenham CofE Infant School School Lane , Puttenham GU3 1AS	4out of 4	2,698 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX	3out of 4	2,734 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT	4out of 4	3,368 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT	2out of 4	3,368 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH	3out of 4	3,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ	4out of 4	4,742 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS	- not rated	5,359 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH	- not rated	5,457 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in GU3 2JH area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near GU3 2JH postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.5%

Speed Aviability

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	9.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	180.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.