Lawrence Close is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7RD 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 Lawrence Close, Guildford, GU4 7RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7FA, GU4 7NG, GU4 7RE, GU4 7NF, GU4 7FF, GU4 7FD, GU4 7RB, GU4 7NQ, GU4 7SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU4 7RD is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 46.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 7RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.5% | 57.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 28.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 60.8% | 57.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 44.7% | -10.3% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81% | 94.7% | 13.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 14.2% | 0.4% | -13.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 76.7% | 77.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 12% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 3.1% | -10.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 77.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Close was 94.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.8% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 77th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lawrence Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-11-17 | £279,919 |
| 16 Lawrence Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-12 | £175,668 |
| 10 Lawrence Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £240,481 |
| 11 Lawrence Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2021-10-14 | £276,098 |
| 14 Lawrence Close, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-23 | £221,152 |
GU4 7RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 7RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 3,663 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School Burpham Lane , Burpham GU4 7LZ | - not rated | 387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martinfield First School Woodlands Road , GU1 1RL | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoefield County Middle School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | - not rated | 4,633 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,898 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 469 yd | |
| M & R barber and brew | 6 Kingpost Parade | 743 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | Raj Doot Restaurant, 220 London Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Garage, 224 London Road | 597 yd | |
| Shangri-La | 7 Kingpost Parade | 743 yd | |
| Seafare | 206 London Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore Clay Lane | 469 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 93 London Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Memorial Park CLAY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 254.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.