Rowbury, Godalming, GU7 3BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU7 3BQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	56.4%	2.0%	51.0%	5.4%
Male	45.6%	43.6%	-2.0%	49.0%	-5.4%

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 GU7 3BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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	22.4%	18.4%	-4.0%	37.9%	-19.5%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	54.6%	3.7%	44.2%	10.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	5.2%	5.9%	0.7%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	20.9%	18.4%	-2.5%	6.1%	12.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.9%	45%	4.1%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	33.4%	34.5%	1.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	19.2%	17.4%	-1.8%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	6%	1.7%	-4.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.7%	18.5%	-14.2%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	7.6%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	8.3%	-4.7%	13.4%	-5.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.3%	0.1%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.7%	12.2%	5.5%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	41.9%	15.5%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	5.2%	6.3%	1.1%	2.8%	3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.7%	98.1%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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	93.3%	89.8%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	2.2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	90.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.6%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	1.1%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	63%	46.2%	16.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Rowbury Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowbury was 194.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.7% higher than the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rowbury has the 2nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse and the 10th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GU7 3BQ, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 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) - 3/10 (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 Rowbury 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 Rowbury, Godalming, GU7 3BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU7 3BQ

Average Price
£494,895

Semi-Detached
£494,895

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowbury

Average Price
£470,034

Semi-Detached
£470,034

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RowburyStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Rowbury, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-03-27	£476,526
6 Rowbury, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£407,500	2019-02-08	£490,952
4 Rowbury, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2013-09-19	£497,473
1 Rowbury, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2010-05-28	£483,491
8 Rowbury, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2008-07-18	£434,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU7 3BQ

Employment

GU7 3BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU7 3BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	11
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	1,841 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	609 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Loseley Fields Primary School Green Lane , Binscombe GU7 3TB	2out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Godalming Junior School Hallam Road , GU7 3HW	3out of 4	1,264 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF	3out of 4	2,067 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School The Drive , GU7 1PF	- not rated	2,840 yd	Academy converter	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	521 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guildford County School Farnham Road , GU2 4LU	4out of 4	4,185 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings College Guildford Southway , GU2 8DU	3out of 4	5,297 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,183 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	1,705 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW	- not rated	2,118 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramley Oak Academy Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0BJ	- not rated	2,443 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gosden House School Horsham Road , Bramley GU5 0AH	4out of 4	2,664 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ	- not rated	2,738 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Godalming Youth Service	Community Centre, Broadwater Park	221 yd
EA Godalming Leisure Centre	Godalming Leisure Centre, Broadwater Park	245 yd
Ritual & Grub	Farncombe Railway Station, Station Road	645 yd
The Rajasthan Indian Restaurant Ltd	The Rajasthan, 103 Long Gore	655 yd
Natter Cafe	67A St Johns Street, Farncombe	699 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farncombe Wok and Grill	The White Hart, Bourne Road	346 yd
Farncombe Social Club	24 Station Road, Farncombe	478 yd
The Manor Inn	Guildford Road, Farncombe	675 yd
The Cricketers	The Cricketers Public House, 37 Nightingale Road	904 yd
The Three Lions	55 Meadrow, Godalming	1,080 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmhouse Pizza	11 Farncombe Street, Godalming	701 yd
Golden Charcoal Grill	3 Farncombe Street, Godalming	701 yd
Rooster Shack	13 Farncombe Street, Godalming	701 yd
Brotherwoods	Minna House, Lower Manor Road	883 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	61-65 St Johns Street, Farncombe		789 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Godalming Lawn Tennis Club SUMMERS ROAD	tennis courts	193 yd
Godalming Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadwater Park Broadwater Park Summers Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	302 yd
Godalming Leisure Centre BROADWATER PARK BROADWATER PARK SUMMERS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	305 yd
Broadwater Park - Farncombe BROADWATER PARK BROADWATER PARK SUMMERS ROAD	grass pitches	346 yd
Broadwater School SUMMERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	372 yd
Cannon Bowering Recreation Ground (Closed) Warren Road	grass pitches	569 yd
Broadwater Park Golf Course OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD	golf	576 yd
Guildford Rfc THE PAVILION THE PAVILION GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	627 yd
Godalming Town Football Club WEY COURT	grass pitches	747 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	37.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	46.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	46.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.72 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU7 3BQ