The Willows is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU3 3LL 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 The Willows, Guildford, GU3 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU3 3LF, GU3 3LG, GU3 3LD, GU3 3LE, GU2 9UT, GU2 9YL, GU2 9YH, GU2 9YN, GU3 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU3 3LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34% | 36.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 46.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 58.3% | 51.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 7.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 51% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 88.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 83.8% | 76.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 77.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Worplesdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Willows has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Worplesdon and the 139th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Willows, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-14 | £355,651 |
| 4 The Willows, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-01-12 | £356,404 |
| 6 The Willows, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-05-12 | £342,941 |
| 8 The Willows, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-04 | £424,573 |
| 4 The Willows, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2018-10-26 | £347,022 |
GU3 3LL 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Grange Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9PZ | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmead Junior School Grange Road , GU2 9ZA | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoughton Infant School Stoughton Road , GU2 9ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 4,982 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 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Southway , GU2 8DU | - not rated | 2,487 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 | 2,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hope Service Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley College Southway , GU2 8AA | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Railton Road | 734 yd | |
| Refresh Cafe | Qe Park Centre Railton Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raaj | Miahs Restaurant, 139 Worplesdon Road | 926 yd | |
| Seafare | 147 Worplesdon Road | 926 yd | |
| Heaters Bakery | 143 Worplesdon Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 200 - 202 Worplesdon Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Centre RAILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Cardwells Keep WHITFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Northmead Junior School Playing Field Grange Lane | grass pitches | 942 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.