The Street is in Hascombe, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 4JR is located in the Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Hascombe, Godalming, GU8 4JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU8 4JG, GU8 4JQ, GU8 4JH, GU8 4JJ, GU8 4JF, GU8 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU8 4JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 GU8 4JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 17.8% | 25.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 56.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 59% | 54.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 34.6% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 10.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 18.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 48.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 91.9% | 85.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 85.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alfold, Dunsfold & Hascombe and the 99th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowcliffe Springs The Street, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-13 | £386,084 |
| 1 Rowcliffe Springs The Street, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-05-05 | £431,071 |
| 2 Rowcliffe Springs The Street, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-02-10 | £378,067 |
| 1 Rowcliffe Springs The Street, Godalming, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-02-10 | £378,067 |
| 4 Rowcliffe Springs The Street, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2007-07-16 | £704,200 |
GU8 4JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
GU8 4JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 5,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busbridge Infant School Hambledon Road , Busbridge GU7 1PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School Brighton Road , GU7 1XA | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School The Drive , GU7 1PF | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery Birtley Road , Bramley GU5 0HX | 4out of 4 | 5,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafham Grange School Grafham , Bramley GU5 0LH | 2out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Mount Olivet , Hambledon GU8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw CABAS School 20 Dunsfold Park , Stovolds Hill GU6 8TB | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC Westland Farm , Lordshill Common GU5 0TL | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkworth Arboretum | Hascombe Road, Godalming | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The Street, Hascombe | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hascombe Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MARE LANE | grass pitches | 255 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.