GU1 1BD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km 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.
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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GU1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00190506 (shared with 1037 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU1 1BD.
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
GU1 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 26, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BD. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1BD is moderate at 65 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
Christ's College, Guildford
Stoughton Infant School
Weyfield Academy
Wey Valley College
Sandfield Primary School
Northmead Junior School
Pond Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.6 km
- Row Barge Public House0.8 km
- Wooden Bridge0.3 km
- Stoke0.9 km
- The Drummond0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Burger King0.3 km
- Butties1.0 km
- CH&Co Workplace0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Hungry Boys0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hungry Boys0.3 km
- Pizzaman0.6 km
- Guildford Kebab Centre0.4 km
- Tong Tong0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Best Biltong0.6 km
- Furniture Village0.3 km
- Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.6 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses0.4 km
- Sadia Grocery and Butchers0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.1 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.4 km
- Guildford1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodbridge Meadows0.1 km
- Woodbridge Meadows0.1 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Weston Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11BD · Data under Open Government Licence