Tillingbourne Road is in Shalford, Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 8EX 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 Tillingbourne Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 8ES, GU4 8HL, GU4 8HU, GU4 8HH, GU4 8BH, GU4 8HJ, GU4 8HA, GU4 8HD, GU4 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU4 8EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.7% | 34.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 48.5% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 5% | -10.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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%) 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 | 52.2% | 63.7% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 24.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 12.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 46.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 98% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 92.2% | 85.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tillingbourne Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Pilgrims average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tillingbourne Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims and the 175th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Tillingbourne Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2023-09-28 | £280,764 |
| 44 Tillingbourne Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £686,000 | 2021-03-05 | £769,106 |
| 82 Tillingbourne Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-09 | £262,099 |
| 82 Tillingbourne Road, Guildford, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-11-29 | £243,629 |
| 46 Tillingbourne Road, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-02-23 | £873,432 |
GU4 8EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Nursery School York Road , GU1 4DU | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wharf Nursery School The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 4out of 4 | 4,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Hill Nursery School Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalford Infant School Station Row , Shalford GU4 8BY | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Maths School Mary Road , GU1 4QU | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Oak Academy Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wey House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Station Road , Bramley GU5 0DF | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Castle Garden School Pewely Hill , GU1 3SQ | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passorn Thai Restaurant | Chada Thai Restaurant, 2 Kings Road | 393 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | 3 - 5 Kings Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Manneh Catering Company at The Queen Victoria | The Queen Victoria Station Row | 379 yd | |
| The Sea Horse Inn | The Sea Horse Inn, 52 - 54 The Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hung | 29 Kings Road | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shalford Lawn Tennis Club KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Shalford Cricket Club Horsham Road | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Bradstone Brook Playing Fields ROYAL GRAMMER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND PAVILION ROYAL GRAMMER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HORNHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Median download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.