Old Manor Lane is in Chilworth, Guildford and in Guildford district. GU4 8NE 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 Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU4 8NU, GU4 8LX, GU4 8NF, GU4 8LZ, GU4 8NQ, GU4 8BF, GU4 8ND, GU4 8LQ, GU4 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU4 8NE 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 | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of GU4 8NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 26.8% | 30.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 54% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 55.2% | 60.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8NE this area, 3.4% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 53.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 89% | 81.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 82.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Manor Lane was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Pilgrims average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Manor Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims and the 71st lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howleen Old Manor Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £697,000 | 2023-10-06 | £705,440 |
| The Millers Cottage Old Manor Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-02-18 | £781,153 |
| 2 Magazine Cottages Old Manor Lane, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2021-12-10 | £524,127 |
| 4 Magazine Cottages Old Manor Lane, Guildford, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2021-03-31 | £488,695 |
| The Gardeners Cottage Old Manor Lane, Guildford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £726,000 | 2021-01-08 | £806,667 |
GU4 8NE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8NE 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School Dorking Road , Chilworth GU4 8NP | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Addison Road , GU1 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road , GU1 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU | 4out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 4out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley Oak Academy Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Station Road , Bramley GU5 0DF | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arun Court Arun Court School , 14 High Street GU5 0HF | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 3,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Arms | Percy Arms, 75 Dorking Road | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albury Eagles Fc NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Chilworth C Of E Aided Infant School DORKING ROAD | swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Tillingbourne School (Closed) NEW ROAD | swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Bradstone Brook Playing Fields ROYAL GRAMMER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND PAVILION ROYAL GRAMMER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND PAVILION HORNHATCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 274.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 274.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.