Devoil Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7FQ is located in the Burpham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devoil Close, Guildford, GU4 7FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7FG, GU4 7FD, GU4 7SW, GU4 7SS, GU4 7LD, GU4 7NF, GU4 7FF, GU4 7FJ, GU4 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU4 7FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (91%) 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 | 67.3% | 63.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 27.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 7FQ this area, 5.7% 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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 1.4% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 55.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88.7% | 78.9% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 83.1% | 80.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 80.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devoil Close was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Devoil Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 132nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 209.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Devoil Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-06 | £305,593 |
| 47 Devoil Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-06 | £411,753 |
| 79 Devoil Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-31 | £300,888 |
| 69 Devoil Close, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-05-04 | £393,189 |
| 66 Devoil Close, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-02-11 | £293,054 |
GU4 7FQ 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 4out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weyfield Academy School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College, Guildford Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Guildford High School London Road , GU1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB | - not rated | 3,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 420 yd | |
| M & R barber and brew | 6 Kingpost Parade | 557 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 376 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 557 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 420 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 800 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.