Collier Way is in Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 7YA is located in the Merrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Collier Way, Guildford, GU4 7YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 7AS, GU4 7AT, GU4 7XW, GU4 7AU, GU4 7EW, GU4 7AX, GU4 7XT, GU4 7PJ, GU4 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU4 7YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45% | 49.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.5% | 30.1% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 49.4% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 48.9% | 56.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 53.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 85.9% | 78% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 76.7% | 71.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 71.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.5% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collier Way was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Burpham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collier Way has the 42nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham and the 189th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Collier Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2026-01-23 | £374,632 |
| 20 Collier Way, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-01-03 | £341,483 |
| 6 Collier Way, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-07-22 | £378,173 |
| 12 Collier Way, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-05-19 | £358,529 |
| 24 Collier Way, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-04-04 | £340,343 |
GU4 7YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford Nursery School Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Reindorp CofE School Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY | - not rated | 3,586 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 | 2,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Court School Boxgrove Lane , GU1 2TE | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Drayton House School 35 Austen Road , GU1 3NP | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHUKA TANDOORI | Merrow Heights, 255 - 257 Epsom Road | 622 yd | |
| Cottage | 221 Epsom Road | 632 yd | |
| Clandon Golf | Clandon Golf Epsom Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Bushy Hill Community Centre Bushy Hill Drive | 587 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | Horse And Groom Epsom Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitoi | 26 Tansy Close | 254 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 207 Epsom Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow SF Connect | Merrow Service Station, 215 - 219 Epsom Road | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bushy Hill Junior School Sheeplands Avenue | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| St Peters Catholic School HORSESHOE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Merrow Village Club & Hall EPSOM ROAD | 779 yd | |
| Merrow Lawn Tennis Club ABBOTS WAY | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| George Abbot School Playing Fields NEW INN LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Guildford) EPSOM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Merrow Cricket Club MERROW CRICKET CLUB MERROW CRICKET CLUB EPSOM ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Clandon Golf EPSOM ROAD | golf | 1,023 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.