Glendale Drive is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7JA is located in the Burpham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glendale Drive, Guildford, GU4 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7LA, GU4 7JD, GU4 7JG, GU4 7JB, GU4 7JZ, GU4 7HY, GU4 7JF, GU4 7HZ, GU4 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU4 7JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 54.2% | 49.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 26.7% | 28.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 56.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 53.6% | 51.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.7% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 7.2% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 19.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 31.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.8% | 91.2% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 87.9% | 83% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 82.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.8% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendale Drive was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glendale Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 119th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Glendale Drive, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2026-03-06 | £475,000 |
| 97 Glendale Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-11-07 | £574,756 |
| 40 Glendale Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-07-25 | £576,318 |
| 75 Glendale Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-08-05 | £652,564 |
| 50 Glendale Drive, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-01-10 | £505,514 |
GU4 7JA 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | - not rated | 997 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 3,173 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 | 3,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 4,077 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 | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 678 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 747 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 516 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 678 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 787 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.