GU1 1BZ is a well-regarded residential area located 1.0km from Stoke Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
Day-to-day life in GU1 1BZ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00155328 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU1 1BZ.
397
34
£ 69,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GU1 1BZ — age 34, 37% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1BZ. The average age is 34.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1BZ is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Weyfield Academy
Christ's College, Guildford
Sandfield Primary School
The Hope Service
Pond Meadow School
Northmead Junior School
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
Stoughton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Furniture Village0.2 km
- Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouses0.4 km
- Sadia Grocery and Butchers0.8 km
- Shell Meadows0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Stoke0.7 km
- The Drummond0.8 km
- The Kings Head0.8 km
- Guildford City Social Club0.2 km
- The Boileroom0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Allianz insurance0.1 km
- Caffe Kix Ltd0.8 km
- Colgate Palmolive Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- Piri bite0.4 km
- Power Up Point0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Guildford Kebab Centre0.8 km
- Tong Tong0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Hot Express0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford)1.1 km
- Guildford Station1.3 km
- Guildford1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ladymead Park-and-Ride0.0 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Recreation Road0.4 km
- Recreation Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence