Hill Top Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU3 3HR 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 Hill Top Close, Guildford, GU3 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU3 3HN, GU3 3HW, GU3 3HP, GU2 9UH, GU3 3EJ, GU3 3HT, GU2 9UQ, GU3 3HL, GU3 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU3 3HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 54.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 32.3% | 31.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 51.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 55.9% | 59.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 27.7% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 11.9% | 7.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 GU3 3HR this area, 8.4% 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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 8.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 51.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% 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% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.7% | 85.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 89.9% | 85.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Top Close was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Worplesdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill Top Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Worplesdon and the 17th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hill Top Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-06-07 | £431,862 |
| 3 Hill Top Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-31 | £448,458 |
| 2 Hill Top Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-10-09 | £482,569 |
| 7 Hill Top Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-11-21 | £482,520 |
| 10 Hill Top Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-06-24 | £444,982 |
GU3 3HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Aldershot Road , GU2 8BP | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Grange Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9PZ | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 155 Aldershot Road , GU2 8YH | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Southway , GU2 8DU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrist Wood College Worplesdon , GU3 3PE | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cafe | Emmanuel Parish Centre, Emmanuel Church Shepherds Lane | 791 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Railton Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Refresh Cafe | Qe Park Centre Railton Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raaj | Miahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road | 696 yd | |
| Seafare | 147 Worplesdon Road | 696 yd | |
| Heaters Bakery | 143 Worplesdon Road | 696 yd | |
| Ho Ho takeaway | 38 Barrack Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 200 - 202 Worplesdon Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Centre RAILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.