Guinea Common is in Elstead, Godalming and in Waverley district. GU8 6JF is located in the Elstead & Peper Harow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Surrey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guinea Common, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU8 6JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 52.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 6JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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% | 34.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 52.1% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 63.8% | 64.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 25.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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 GU8 6JF this area, 5.6% 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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 5.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 10.7% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 59.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 83.8% | 83.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 83.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guinea Common was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Elstead & Peper Harow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Guinea Common has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elstead & Peper Harow and the 89th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea Cottage Guinea Common, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2019-12-10 | £1,851,703 |
| Guinea Cottage Guinea Common, Godalming, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2010-06-22 | £1,536,463 |
| West Pond Cottage Guinea Common, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2008-01-11 | £1,676,667 |
| East Pond Cottage Guinea Common, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1997-03-14 | £919,462 |
| West Pond Cottage Guinea Common, Godalming, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 1996-08-08 | £1,235,943 |
GU8 6JF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Aided Primary School Thursley Road , Elstead GU8 6DH | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School Shackleford Road , Shackleford GU8 6AE | 4out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 1out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldro School Lombard Street , Shackleford GU8 6AS | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior's Field School Priors Field Road , GU7 2RH | - not rated | 5,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.