GU1 1AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Woodbridge Hill in Guildford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
Day-to-day life in GU1 1AA has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Guildford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00190506 (shared with 1037 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU1 1AA.
414
26
£ 56,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GU1 1AA — age 26, 38% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1AA. The average age is 25.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU1 1AA has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hope Service
Sandfield Primary School
Wey Valley College
Christ's College, Guildford
Weyfield Academy
Stoughton Infant School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Guildford County School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.9 km
- Cliche1.0 km
- Best Biltong0.8 km
- Furniture Village0.5 km
- Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Bamboo Garden1.0 km
- canopy coffee house1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Paul's Cafe1.0 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Tiffins / Miah0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
- Hungry Boys0.5 km
- Pizzaman0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.8 km
- Row Barge Public House0.9 km
- Wooden Bridge0.5 km
- Labyrinth Guildford1.0 km
- Stoke0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.9 km
- Guildford1.3 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woodbridge Meadows0.3 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Woodbridge Meadows0.3 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- University of Surrey Duke of Kent Building0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11AA · Data under Open Government Licence