Overview of GU4 8BU

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The Street is in Shalford, Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 8BU is located in the Shalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Guildford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Street, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU4 8BS, GU4 8DU, GU4 8BT, GU4 8DD, GU4 8BN, GU4 8AE, GU4 8BP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU4 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%51.3%-1.3% 51.0% 0.3%
Male47.4%48.7%1.3% 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 vicinity of GU4 8BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single17.9%19.9%2.0% 37.9% -18.0%
Married: Opposite sex67.1%63.6%-3.5% 44.2% 19.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated1.6%1%-0.6% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced6.9%6.3%-0.6% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed6.5%8.4%1.9% 6.1% 2.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.5%57.4%-2.1% 48.4% 9.0%
Good health30.5%29.7%-0.8% 33.6% -3.9%
Fair health8.2%10.6%2.4% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health1.5%1.4%-0.1% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

In the area around GU4 8BU this area, 5.9% 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 64.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.1%5.9%-0.2% 18.2% -12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.8%3.5%0.7% 9.6% -6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%11.4%-2.8% 13.4% -2.0%
Apprenticeship2.4%3.1%0.7% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%11.1%-1.1% 16.9% -5.8%
Degree or Similar58.9%64.4%5.5% 33.8% 30.6%
Other3.3%0.7%-2.6% 2.8% -2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian0.3%0.9%0.6% 3.1% -2.2%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%0%-1.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White97%96.3%-0.7% 81.4% 14.9%
Other0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.4% 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 Kingdom88.8%85.4%-3.4% 83.2% 2.2%
European Union5.7%5.4%-0.3% 6.1% -0.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0.6%1.7%1.1% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia2.1%4.3%2.2% 5.6% -1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1.4%0.2% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania1.2%1.4%0.2% 0.3% 1.1%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.3%85.4%-1.9% 83.2% 2.2%
10+ Years1.8%11.1%9.3% 9.8% 1.3%
5-10 Years1.8%2%0.2% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years1.8%0.6%-1.2% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years7.3%0.9%-6.4% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.2% 76.7% 16.5%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held1.7% 13.5% -11.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.4% 37.2% -9.8%
Christian63.2% 46.2% 17.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Not answered8.8% 6.0% 2.8%

Safety

Is The Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Pilgrims average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims and the 206th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.



🔎 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. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU4 8BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Street are based on 554 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 The Street, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU4 8BU

Average Price
£934,045
Semi-Detached
£1,808,248
Terraced
£755,369
Detached
£1,661,126
Flats/Maisonettes
£303,487
Other
£1,130,714

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Street

Average Price
£1,074,218
Semi-Detached
£778,934
Terraced
£714,880
Detached
£1,419,169
Flats/Maisonettes
£386,420
Other
£1,290,754

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
47 The Street, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£720,0002024-03-15 £758,838
The Old Malt House, 33 The Street, Guildford, Surrey
Other, an established residential building
£1,100,0002021-01-07 £1,137,539
74 The Street, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£800,0002020-09-30 £893,541
49 The Street, Guildford, Surrey
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002019-03-27 £405,473
74 The Street, Guildford, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002017-09-08 £803,318
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU4 8BU

Employment

GU4 8BU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU4 8BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired90
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)22
Looking after home or family20
Unemployed4
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities27
Financial and insurance activities21
Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Human health and social work activities9
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication7
Transport and storage6
Construction6
Other5
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Wharf Nursery School & Children's Centre
The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG
3out of 4 4,815 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR
3out of 4 4,947 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shalford Infant School
Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY
- not rated 531 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Portsmouth Road , GU2 4YD
3out of 4 1,750 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT
4out of 4 1,918 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road , GU1 3QF
3out of 4 2,088 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Tillingbourne Junior School
New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB
3out of 4 2,223 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford County School
Farnham Road , GU2 4LU
4out of 4 2,180 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Broadwater School
Summers Road , GU7 3BW
- not rated 2,766 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings College Guildford
Southway , GU2 8DU
3out of 4 4,165 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN
- not rated 4,232 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
2out of 4 4,535 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bramley Oak Academy
Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ
- not rated 1,859 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School
Gosden House School
Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH
4out of 4 2,169 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Royal Grammar School Guildford
High Street , Guildford GU1 3BB
- not rated 2,256 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Guildford High School
London Road , GU1 1SJ
- not rated 2,830 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Lanesborough School
Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL
- not rated 2,871 yd Other independent school Yes 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
Passorn Thai RestaurantChada Thai Restaurant, 2 Kings Road653 yd
Snooty Fox3 - 5 Kings Road653 yd
YT-IndustriesUnits 6a To 6b, Pew Corner Old Portsmouth Road, Peasmarsh828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sea Horse InnThe Sea Horse Inn, 52 - 54 The Street2 yd
Joe Manneh Catering Company at The Queen VictoriaThe Queen Victoria Station Row425 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wing Hung29 Kings Road780 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shalford Cricket Club
Horsham Road
grass pitches754 yd
Shalford Park
2 PARK COTTAGES 2 PARK COTTAGES SHALFORD ROAD
grass pitches836 yd
Shalford Lawn Tennis Club
KINGS ROAD
tennis courts934 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 64.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 32.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed71.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed77.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed319.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed319.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.9 Mbit/s

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