GU4 8RD is in Blackheath, Guildford and Guildford district. GU4 8RD is located in the Tillingbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mole Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackheath, Guildford, GU4 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU4 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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% | 48% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 24% | 22.2% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 59.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 58.1% | 59.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around GU4 8RD this area, 9.9% 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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 54% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 90.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 85.8% | 84.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 84.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GU4 8RD was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Tillingbourne average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
GU4 8RD has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tillingbourne and the 112th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Cottage, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2025-02-14 | £1,821,368 |
| Bracken, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £3,175,000 | 2021-08-24 | £3,349,156 |
| Broomhill, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2019-06-27 | £1,655,896 |
| Silvercoombe, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,406,500 | 2016-11-30 | £1,619,655 |
| Aston Cottage, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2014-04-09 | £1,759,649 |
GU4 8RD 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.
GU4 8RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School Dorking Road , Chilworth GU4 8NP | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School Guildford Road , Shamley Green GU5 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery Birtley Road , Bramley GU5 0HX | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 4,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longacre School Hullbrook Lane , Shamley Green GU5 0NQ | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC Westland Farm , Lordshill Common GU5 0TL | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Station Road , Bramley GU5 0DF | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arun Court Arun Court School , 14 High Street GU5 0HF | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Cricket Club BLACKHEATH LANE | grass pitches | 581 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 | 86.7% |
| 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 | 13.3% |
| Median download speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.