GU1 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Burnham Gate, 0.8km from Stoke Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU1, GU1 1BW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GU1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00155329 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHAM GATE, GU1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM GATE, GU1 1BW.
334
35
£ 69,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1BW 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU1 1BW combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£299k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1BW. The average age is 35.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 299,975
8 sales · Mean £ 298,431
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU1 1BW has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandfield Primary School
Pewley Down Infant School
Weyfield Academy
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Guildford County School
Christ's College, Guildford
The Hope Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Brown Bread0.9 km
- Bellfields Stores1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- G&J News1.0 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Stoke Park Kiosk0.2 km
- Atto0.9 km
- Carmona Steak And Tapas0.8 km
- Cosy Club0.9 km
- De Nada0.8 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Alley Bar0.9 km
- Guildford City Social Club0.4 km
- Journeys0.9 km
- Kerrera Bar0.8 km
- The Boileroom0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pizza GoGo1.0 km
- Street Cups1.0 km
- Kokoro0.8 km
- Nuro0.7 km
- Nuro Kebab House0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Vaughan House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford)0.6 km
- Guildford0.8 km
- Guildford Station0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Road0.1 km
- Guildford College0.2 km
- Queen's Road0.2 km
- Guildford College0.2 km
- Cricket Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11BW · Data under Open Government Licence