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Ashbury Crescent is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7HG is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, GU4 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7EX, GU4 7XU, GU4 7XX, GU4 7HF, GU1 2UB, GU4 7HQ, GU4 7HH, GU4 7XY, GU1 2UF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU4 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.5%51.3%-0.2% 51.0% 0.3%
Male48.5%48.7%0.2% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around GU4 7HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.8%44.7%3.9% 37.9% 6.8%
Married: Opposite sex36%33.8%-2.2% 44.2% -10.4%
Separated2.2%2.6%0.4% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced14%14%0.0% 9.1% 4.9%
Widowed7%4.8%-2.2% 6.1% -1.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.7%51.8%12.1% 48.4% 3.4%
Good health42.6%31.9%-10.7% 33.6% -1.7%
Fair health13.2%12.7%-0.5% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health3.3%3.3%0.0% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health1.1%0.4%-0.7% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications24.1%11%-13.1% 18.2% -7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.8%9.6%-2.2% 9.6% 0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%18.4%3.5% 13.4% 5.0%
Apprenticeship2.6%5.7%3.1% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.4%18%2.6% 16.9% 1.1%
Degree or Similar23.7%34.2%10.5% 33.8% 0.4%
Other7.5%3.1%-4.4% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.6%1.1%-1.5% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian0.4%1.8%1.4% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.5%0.4%-1.1% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African1.1%2.2%1.1% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%1.8%0.3% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.4%0.7%0.3% 0.8% -0.1%
White90.8%88.4%-2.4% 81.4% 7.0%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.4%79.3%-3.1% 83.2% -3.9%
European Union7.4%12.4%5.0% 6.1% 6.3%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa3.3%4%0.7% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia5.1%2.2%-2.9% 5.6% -3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.7%1.8%1.1% 0.3% 1.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82.4%79.6%-2.8% 83.2% -3.6%
10+ Years0.4%12.4%12.0% 9.8% 2.6%
5-10 Years2.9%2.9%0.0% 2.9% 0.0%
2-5 Years8.1%3.6%-4.5% 2.2% 1.4%
Less than 2 years6.3%1.5%-4.8% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.2% 76.7% -7.5%
Ireland3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland2.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries4.3% 1.5% 2.8%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held12.7% 13.5% -0.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.7% 37.2% 4.5%
Christian51.1% 46.2% 4.9%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu1.4% 1.7% -0.3%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Ashbury Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbury Crescent was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ashbury Crescent has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 211th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU4 7HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashbury Crescent are based on 111 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Guildford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, GU4 7HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU4 7HG

Average Price
£325,473
Semi-Detached
£388,683
Terraced
£343,791
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£152,356
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashbury Crescent

Average Price
£350,882
Semi-Detached
£396,135
Terraced
£366,041
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£161,090
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashbury CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£405,0002025-04-30 £405,000
13 Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£390,0002024-10-25 £386,576
25 Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£254,0002024-08-27 £253,252
10 Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£415,0002024-01-12 £445,725
56 Ashbury Crescent, Guildford, Surrey
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£235,0002023-09-15 £240,367
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU4 7HG

Employment

GU4 7HG 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 7HG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Self-Employed32
Retired27
Part-Time Employee25
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Other7
Student (economically inactive)7
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Education22
Human health and social work activities21
Other13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage7
Information and communication7
Manufacturing6
Construction5
Financial and insurance activities5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,979 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA
4out of 4 870 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG
3out of 4 902 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD
3out of 4 949 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX
3out of 4 1,197 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ
4out of 4 1,357 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
4out of 4 547 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 844 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 3,077 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 4,119 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 5,163 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tormead School
Cranley Road , GU1 2JD
- not rated 1,701 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 1,966 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 2,268 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 2,872 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,914 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rajdoot Tandoori RestaurantRaj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road774 yd
M & R barber and brew6 Kingpost Parade801 yd
Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove125 Collingwood Crescent957 yd
Cafe BBoxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane981 yd
Cottage221 Epsom Road1,077 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bushy Hill Community AssoBushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive122 yd
Anchor & HorseshoesAnchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road831 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chitoi26 Tansy Close348 yd
Seafare206 London Road774 yd
Shangri-La7 Kingpost Parade801 yd
SubwayGarage, 224 London Road896 yd
Domino's Pizza207 Epsom Road1,045 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores Limited93 London Road810 yd
Merrow SF ConnectMerrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
George Abbot School Playing Fields
NEW INN LANE
grass pitches602 yd
Surrey County Cricket Centre
Woodruff Avenue
674 yd
George Abbot School
WOODRUFF AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite674 yd
St Peters Catholic School
HORSESHOE LANE EAST
grass pitches755 yd
Bushy Hill Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue
grass pitches760 yd
Boxgrove Primary School
BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL BOXGROVE LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool928 yd
Sutherland Memorial Park
CLAY LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts1,034 yd
Merrow Village Club & Hall
EPSOM ROAD
1,046 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 87.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 85.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 85.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed114.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.