Chapel Fields, Godalming, GU7 2AA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU7 2AA is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	41.3%	45.5%	4.2%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	58.7%	54.5%	-4.2%	49.0%	5.5%

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 area around GU7 2AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	61.5%	64%	2.5%	37.9%	26.1%
Married: Opposite sex	22.6%	20.5%	-2.1%	44.2%	-23.7%
Separated	2.9%	4.5%	1.6%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	12%	9%	-3.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	1%	2%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.1%

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 (93.4%) 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	60%	56.3%	-3.7%	48.4%	7.9%
Good health	31.3%	37.1%	5.8%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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 2AA this area, 7.1% 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 59.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	2.4%	7.1%	4.7%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	5.1%	-1.2%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	6.6%	-4.9%	13.4%	-6.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	4%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	15.7%	3.7%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	59.1%	59.1%	0.0%	33.8%	25.3%
Other	6.3%	2.5%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	92.6%	89.4%	-3.2%	81.4%	8.0%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	72.6%	-6.5%	83.2%	-10.6%
European Union	9.6%	16.8%	7.2%	6.1%	10.7%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	0.8%	2.3%
Africa	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	3.1%	-0.8%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	1.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.3%	73.5%	-4.8%	83.2%	-9.7%
10+ Years	4.8%	11.7%	6.9%	9.8%	1.9%
5-10 Years	1.3%	4.5%	3.2%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	5.7%	7.2%	1.5%	2.2%	5.0%
Less than 2 years	10%	3.1%	-6.9%	1.9%	1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.4%	76.7%	-1.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	4%	1.5%	2.5%
Other Europe	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	36.2%	46.2%	-10.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Chapel Fields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Fields was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chapel Fields has the 16th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse and the 55th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

🔎 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 2AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 Chapel Fields are based on 249 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 Chapel Fields, Godalming, GU7 2AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU7 2AA

Average Price
£316,917

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£316,917

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chapel Fields

Average Price
£298,669

Semi-Detached
£413,434

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£298,206

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chapel FieldsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 Chapel Fields, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-05-12	£260,000
74 Chapel Fields, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-04-05	£311,081
94 Chapel Fields, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£337,500	2023-03-02	£347,143
91 Chapel Fields, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£254,000	2023-02-03	£253,739
80 Chapel Fields, Godalming, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£306,000	2022-12-13	£293,325

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU7 2AA

Employment

GU7 2AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

GU7 2AA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	23
Retired	18
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Education	31
Professional, scientific and technical activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Other	20
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Information and communication	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	7
Construction	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,533 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farncombe Church of England Infant School Grays Road , Farncombe GU7 3LT	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Godalming Junior School Hallam Road , GU7 3HW	3out of 4	1,243 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF	3out of 4	1,257 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Loseley Fields Primary School Green Lane , Binscombe GU7 3TB	2out of 4	1,385 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD	1out of 4	1,897 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,113 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ	3out of 4	4,614 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU	4out of 4	5,316 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,363 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charterhouse , GU7 2DX	- not rated	138 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ	- not rated	1,772 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH	- not rated	2,046 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW	- not rated	3,060 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS	- not rated	3,465 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farncombe Tandoori	18 Farncombe Street, Godalming	905 yd
Charterhouse Club Cafe	Queens Sports Centre, Dukes Drive	953 yd
Ritual & Grub	Farncombe Railway Station, Station Road	1,016 yd
Natter Cafe	67A St Johns Street, Farncombe	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Charterhouse Arms	Charterhouse Arms, Deanery Road		612 yd
The Cricketers	The Cricketers Public House, 37 Nightingale Road		818 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brotherwoods	Minna House, Lower Manor Road	1,016 yd
Farmhouse Pizza	11 Farncombe Street, Godalming	1,060 yd
Golden Charcoal Grill	3 Farncombe Street, Godalming	1,060 yd
Rooster Shack	13 Farncombe Street, Godalming	1,060 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	61-65 St Johns Street, Farncombe		1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Charterhouse School BROOKE HALL BROOKE HALL CHARTERHOUSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	267 yd
Charterhouse Club CHARTERHOUSE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	955 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	63 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU7 2AA