Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GU1 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU1 1AR.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU1 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU1 1AR — age 38, 74% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU1 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Slyfield in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Stoke ward and the Guildford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00155489 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1AR. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU1 1AR has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

A

Pond Meadow School

Outstanding151 pupils0.6 km
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Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre

Good177 pupils0.7 km
P

Weyfield Academy

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.7 km
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Christ's College, Guildford

Good659 pupils0.8 km
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Northmead Junior School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Burpham Foundation Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bart's Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • BaxterStorey - Anglo Beef Processors UK0.1 km
  • Butties0.9 km
  • Selco Café0.2 km
  • The Aggie cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bellfields Service Station0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Jacobs well village store0.9 km
  • Bellfields Asda on the Move0.3 km
  • Bellfields Stores0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Oriental Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Road (Guildford)2.2 km
  • Guildford2.7 km
  • Guildford Station2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Road0.2 km
  • Woodlands Road0.2 km
  • Parrot Court0.2 km
  • Moorfield Road0.2 km
  • Moorfield Road0.2 km