South Hill, Godalming, GU7 1JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU7 1JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	27.5%	36.4%	8.9%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	47.6%	-7.9%	44.2%	3.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	9.3%	8.6%	-0.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	6%	3.3%	-2.7%	6.1%	-2.8%

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 (87.9%) 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	48.8%	60.4%	11.6%	48.4%	12.0%
Good health	40.5%	27.5%	-13.0%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	8.3%	9.3%	1.0%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

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 GU7 1JU this area, 9.2% 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 56.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.5%	9.2%	-2.3%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	8.9%	-2.6%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	14.5%	-0.3%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	42.9%	56.2%	13.3%	33.8%	22.4%
Other	6%	1.8%	-4.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.5%	91.4%	-7.1%	81.4%	10.0%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	88.8%	80.6%	-8.2%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	5.9%	5.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1%	2.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	4.2%	2.7%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	3.4%	1.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Oceania	0.5%	2.2%	1.7%	0.3%	1.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.8%	81.2%	-7.6%	83.2%	-2.0%
10+ Years	0.5%	11.4%	10.9%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	2.9%	3%	0.1%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.5%	4.2%	3.7%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	0.2%	-7.1%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is South Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Hill was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% higher than the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Hill has the 7th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse and the 35th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

🔎 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. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU7 1JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 South Hill are based on 93 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 South Hill, Godalming, GU7 1JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU7 1JU

Average Price
£531,233

Semi-Detached
£554,028

Terraced
£457,516

Detached
£675,272

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Hill

Average Price
£580,200

Semi-Detached
£558,027

Terraced
£450,189

Detached
£690,311

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£234,621

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
55 South Hill, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2025-03-26	£466,020
62 South Hill, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£512,500	2023-06-30	£530,973
57 South Hill, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building	£347,000	2020-03-09	£412,219
62 South Hill, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2019-03-08	£492,065
61 South Hill, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2018-05-31	£400,249

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU7 1JU

Employment

GU7 1JU 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	150
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	39
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Information and communication	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

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	159 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF	3out of 4	477 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Godalming Junior School Hallam Road , GU7 3HW	3out of 4	730 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School The Drive , GU7 1PF	- not rated	970 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School Brighton Road , GU7 1XA	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Busbridge Infant School Hambledon Road , Busbridge GU7 1PJ	4out of 4	1,321 yd	Foundation school	No	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	2,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ	3out of 4	4,139 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS	- not rated	1,209 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ	- not rated	909 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charterhouse , GU7 2DX	- not rated	1,711 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW	- not rated	2,013 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH	- not rated	3,597 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Bramley Oak Academy Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ	- not rated	3,754 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Acorn Restaurant	10-14 Wharf Street, Godalming	288 yd
Thai Home	Unit 1, 6 Bridge Street	294 yd
Roost	3 Wharf Street, Godalming	295 yd
John McColl Foods	The Sun Inn, 1 Wharf Street	303 yd
Cote	7-11 High Street, Godalming	326 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sun Inn	1 Wharf Street, Godalming	288 yd
The Volunteer	5 Wharf Street, Godalming	288 yd
The Borough Hall	Bridge Street, Godalming	363 yd
The Jack Phillips	The Jack Phillips, Xxx, 48-56 High Street	429 yd
The Star Inn	17 Church Street, Godalming	722 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsburys, Woolsack Way	151 yd
Sushi Daily	11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming	291 yd
The Royal Spices	10 Bridge Street, Godalming	291 yd
Deep Blue	7-8 Bridge Street, Godalming	291 yd
Oriental Chef	125 High Street, Godalming	690 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Woolsack Way		151 yd
Waitrose Ltd	11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming		291 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Godalming Fitness High Street	health and fitness suite	453 yd
The Burys Field The Burys	grass pitches	475 yd
Zest Goldalming Ltd (Closed) 98-99 98-99 Great George Street	health and fitness suite	506 yd
Holloway Hill Recreation Ground Busbridge Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	684 yd
St Hilary'S School HOLLOWAY HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	981 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	44.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	189 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU7 1JU