Windgates is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7DJ is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windgates, Guildford, GU4 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7DH, GU4 7HH, GU4 7HE, GU4 7HJ, GU4 7HQ, GU4 7HB, GU4 7EX, GU4 7XX, GU4 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU4 7DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.6% | 53.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 31% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 47.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 7DJ this area, 6.2% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 57.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 87.3% | 81% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 72.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 72.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 73.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.5% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windgates was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Windgates has the 44th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 198th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Windgates, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2021-08-25 | £408,066 |
| 6 Windgates, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2018-08-03 | £393,198 |
| 9 Windgates, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2015-05-08 | £422,113 |
| 12 Windgates, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-11-24 | £400,326 |
| 2 Windgates, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2012-09-25 | £500,710 |
GU4 7DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
GU4 7DJ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU | 3out of 4 | 5,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 746 yd | |
| M & R barber and brew | 6 Kingpost Parade | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 302 yd | |
| Anchor & Horseshoes | Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 357 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 746 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 755 yd | |
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Surrey County Cricket Centre Woodruff Avenue | 767 yd | |
| George Abbot School WOODRUFF AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.