Carthouse Cottages is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7BB is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, GU4 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7BA, GU4 7DG, GU4 7DQ, GU4 7XG, GU4 7BL, GU4 7DD, GU4 7BD, GU4 7BJ, GU4 7AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU4 7BB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 53.2% | 57.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 42.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 GU4 7BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 23.6% | 22% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 60.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 57.7% | 60.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around GU4 7BB this area, 6.8% 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 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 57.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.3% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 88.4% | 85.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 86.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carthouse Cottages was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Carthouse Cottages has the 21st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-07-11 | £670,126 |
| 1 Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2020-02-18 | £481,014 |
| 6 Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2013-08-19 | £556,540 |
| 9 Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2013-08-19 | £454,234 |
| 2 Carthouse Cottages, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2013-01-16 | £750,449 |
GU4 7BB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 2,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,901 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Court School Boxgrove Lane , GU1 2TE | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & R barber and brew | 6 Kingpost Parade | 961 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 973 yd | |
| ASHUKA TANDOORI | Merrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 388 yd | |
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 958 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 961 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue | 1,080 yd | |
| George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 297.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.