GU1 1BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Woodbridge Meadows, 0.7km from Woodbridge Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GU1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00190506 (shared with 1037 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBRIDGE MEADOWS, GU1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBRIDGE MEADOWS, GU1 1BA.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU1 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 26, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (26) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1BA. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1BA is moderate at 61 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
Stoughton Infant School
Christ's College, Guildford
Weyfield Academy
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Northmead Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food1.0 km
- Cliche1.0 km
- Best Biltong0.7 km
- Southway Express1.0 km
- Furniture Village0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.7 km
- Row Barge Public House0.9 km
- Wooden Bridge0.4 km
- Stoke0.9 km
- The Drummond0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- CH&Co Workplace0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Hungry Boys0.9 km
- Worplesdon Kebab Centre0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Diamond Kebab House1.0 km
- Hungry Boys0.4 km
- Pizzaman0.5 km
- Guildford Kebab Centre0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.0 km
- Guildford1.4 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodbridge Meadows0.2 km
- Woodbridge Meadows0.2 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.4 km
- University of Surrey Duke of Kent Building0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11BA · Data under Open Government Licence