Overview of GU3 3BB

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Broadacres is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU3 3BB is located in the Worplesdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Broadacres, Guildford, GU3 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU3 3BA, GU2 8JA, GU3 3AW, GU3 3BD, GU3 3AZ, GU2 8JB, GU2 8GG, GU2 8EX, GU3 3AJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU3 3BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.5%49.5%2.0% 51.0% -1.5%
Male52.5%50.5%-2.0% 49.0% 1.5%

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 area around GU3 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.2%48.3%6.1% 37.9% 10.4%
Married: Opposite sex44.6%41.5%-3.1% 44.2% -2.7%
Separated2.4%0.4%-2.0% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced7.2%4.9%-2.3% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed3.6%4.9%1.3% 6.1% -1.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.4%54.7%-1.7% 48.4% 6.3%
Good health31.1%30.2%-0.9% 33.6% -3.4%
Fair health9.5%11.9%2.4% 12.7% -0.8%
Bad health3%2.5%-0.5% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health0%0.6%0.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.6%10.6%-1.0% 18.2% -7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.1%11.7%-4.4% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.8%12.8%2.0% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship2.8%6.4%3.6% 5.3% 1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels19.3%24.9%5.6% 16.9% 8.0%
Degree or Similar31.3%31.3%0.0% 33.8% -2.5%
Other8%2.3%-5.7% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1%1.0% 1.1% -0.1%
Chinese1.6%1.6%0.0% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian3.3%5.7%2.4% 3.1% 2.6%
Pakistani2%0.6%-1.4% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian5.2%3.8%-1.4% 1.6% 2.2%
Black African4.3%3.8%-0.5% 2.5% 1.3%
Black Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 1.0% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%1%-0.3% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
White79%74.9%-4.1% 81.4% -6.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Arab2.6%1.6%-1.0% 0.6% 1.0%
Other0%2.5%2.5% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.8%65.3%-8.5% 83.2% -17.9%
European Union4.3%15.6%11.3% 6.1% 9.5%
Rest of Europe1%1.9%0.9% 0.8% 1.1%
Africa9.2%2.2%-7.0% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia10.8%11.1%0.3% 5.6% 5.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%3.8%3.1% 1.3% 2.5%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK73.8%64.9%-8.9% 83.2% -18.3%
10+ Years6.2%9.2%3.0% 9.8% -0.6%
5-10 Years6.6%9.2%2.6% 2.9% 6.3%
2-5 Years8.2%6%-2.2% 2.2% 3.8%
Less than 2 years5.2%10.8%5.6% 1.9% 8.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.5% 76.7% -17.2%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland3.8% 1.3% 2.5%
Romania5.7% 0.9% 4.8%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia2.8% 1.2% 1.6%
South-East Asia1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held11.4% 13.5% -2.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.8% 37.2% -4.4%
Christian54.3% 46.2% 8.1%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Muslim3.8% 6.5% -2.7%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is Broadacres Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadacres was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Worplesdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broadacres has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Worplesdon and the 198th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.



🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU3 3BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Broadacres are based on 184 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 Broadacres, Guildford, GU3 3BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU3 3BB

Average Price
£412,524
Semi-Detached
£418,117
Terraced
£412,016
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broadacres

Average Price
£454,113
Semi-Detached
£468,677
Terraced
£429,134
Detached
£555,886
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BroadacresStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
48 Broadacres, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£365,0002020-10-01 £405,690
44 Broadacres, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£380,0002020-09-03 £426,125
40 Broadacres, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£340,0002019-11-29 £392,638
36 Broadacres, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£347,0002018-12-14 £416,073
30 Broadacres, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£312,5002016-09-30 £358,823
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU3 3BB

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in GU3 3BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee92
Retired44
Student (economically inactive)41
Part-Time Employee25
Full-Time Student (with or without job)19
Self-Employed15
Unemployed10
Looking after home or family9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities20
Education18
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Construction13
Information and communication12
Manufacturing11
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other8
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Financial and insurance activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shepherds Hill Nursery School
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
- not rated 1,260 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR
3out of 4 2,301 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dene Nursery School
York Road , GU1 4DU
- not rated 2,914 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Aldershot Road , GU2 8BP
- not rated 317 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Infant School
Barnwood Road , Park Barn GU2 8HX
- not rated 366 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Barnwood Community Primary School
Barnwood Road , GU2 8HX
- not rated 366 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
- not rated 392 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH
3out of 4 392 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellfields Middle School
Woking Road , GU1 1QJ
- not rated 2,590 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 842 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kings College
Southway , GU2 8DU
- not rated 842 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Kings' Manor School
Southway , GU2 8DU
- not rated 842 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
3out of 4 1,984 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
- not rated 1,984 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road , GU1 4QU
- not rated 2,475 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ
- not rated 2,838 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merrist Wood College
Worplesdon , GU3 3PE
- not rated 2,841 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House , Aldershot Road GU2 8BP
- not rated 240 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
- not rated 742 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
4out of 4 742 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hope Service
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
4out of 4 1,153 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Surrey
Stag Hill , GU2 7XH
- not rated 1,748 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gurkha Kitchen111 Aldershot Road707 yd
Cafe at KingsKings College For The Arts And Technology Southway840 yd
Emmanuel CafeEmmanuel Parish Centre, Emmanuel Church Shepherds Lane911 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Park Barn Community ClubSocial Club, Park Barn Community Centre Cabell Road373 yd
Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club LtdThe Royal British Legion Northway783 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Empire fish bar115 Aldershot Road707 yd
Ming's Take Away121 Aldershot Road707 yd
Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House107 Southway1,050 yd
The RaajMiahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road1,080 yd
Seafare147 Worplesdon Road1,080 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group121B Aldershot Road813 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kings College Guildford
SOUTHWAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches837 yd
Stoughton Recreation Ground
STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STOUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WORPLESDON ROAD
grass pitches1,038 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed193.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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