Northcote Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU5 0RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	46.6%	48.9%	2.3%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	53.4%	51.1%	-2.3%	49.0%	2.1%

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 GU5 0RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	13.4%	28.2%	14.8%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	73.6%	59.6%	-14.0%	44.2%	15.4%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.4%	7%	-0.4%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	2.2%	3.8%	1.6%	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 (88.4%) 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	61.6%	60.4%	-1.2%	48.4%	12.0%
Good health	29.5%	28%	-1.5%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	7.7%	10.4%	2.7%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 GU5 0RB this area, 7.2% 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 55.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.8%	7.2%	-3.6%	18.2%	-11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	5.5%	-1.9%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	10.7%	-3.8%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	4%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.3%	6.4%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	52.8%	55.8%	3.0%	33.8%	22.0%
Other	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	97.7%	94.8%	-2.9%	81.4%	13.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.3% 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	87.5%	85.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	2.1%
European Union	3.4%	5%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.4%	1.7%	-1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	3.5%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	1.3%	1.9%
Oceania	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.1%	85.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	4%	9.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2%	1.1%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	1%	-5.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	3%	13.5%	-10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	60.8%	46.2%	14.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Northcote Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Lane was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Bramley & Wonersh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Northcote Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bramley & Wonersh and the 159th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

🔎 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
£63,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU5 0RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Northcote Lane are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waverley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Northcote Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU5 0RB

Average Price
£2,326,246

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,326,246

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northcote Lane

Average Price
£2,021,912

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,172,310

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£818,733

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northcote LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Hillside Cottage Northcote Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£950,000	2021-06-11	£1,076,009
Brye Northcote Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,070,000	2019-05-17	£1,303,648
Highbank Northcote Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,475,000	2015-07-07	£1,931,267
Brye Northcote Lane, Guildford, Surrey Other, an established residential building	£625,000	2015-05-29	£818,733
Lee House Northcote Lane, Guildford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,450,000	2012-09-11	£2,278,240

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU5 0RB

Employment

GU5 0RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.

GU5 0RB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	83
Self-Employed	75
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	26
Looking after home or family	21
Other	11
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	36
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Information and communication	12
Other	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School Guildford Road , Shamley Green GU5 0RT	3out of 4	523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery Birtley Road , Bramley GU5 0HX	4out of 4	2,255 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tillingbourne Junior School New Road , Chilworth GU4 8NB	3out of 4	2,827 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School Dorking Road , Chilworth GU4 8NP	4out of 4	2,915 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shalford Infant School Shalford Infant School , Station Row GU4 8BY	- not rated	4,272 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW	- not rated	5,347 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longacre School Hullbrook Lane , Shamley Green GU5 0NQ	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC Westland Farm , Lordshill Common GU5 0TL	- not rated	1,359 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arun Court Arun Court School , 14 High Street GU5 0HF	- not rated	2,469 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's School Station Road , Bramley GU5 0DF	- not rated	2,562 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH	4out of 4	3,292 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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
Forge on the Green	The Forge, The Green		786 yd
Arbuthnot Hall	The Arbuthnot Hall, The Green		1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Red Lion	Red Lion Inn, The Green		786 yd
The Bricklayers Arms	Bricklayers Arms, The Green		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shamley Green Cricket Club YELLOW HAMMERS YELLOW HAMMERS THE GREEN	grass pitches	857 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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