Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EA.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 69,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU1 1EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

GU1 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.

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

GU1 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Faraday Road, 1.0km from Woodbridge Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GU1 1EA offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 5.4% year-on-year. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00155330 (shared with 19 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 1EA. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 285,000

9 sales · Mean £ 297,611

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

Crime around GU1 1EA is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting68
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order35
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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The Hope Service

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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Weyfield Academy

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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Christ's College, Guildford

Good659 pupils1.2 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils1.3 km
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Wey Valley College

Outstanding21 pupils1.3 km
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Stoughton Infant School

Outstanding312 pupils1.3 km
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Pond Meadow School

Outstanding151 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.8 km
  • Food For Thought1.0 km
  • Primark1.0 km
  • Best Biltong0.9 km
  • Furniture Village0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Lloyds Number 1 Bar1.0 km
  • The Five And Lime0.9 km
  • Holroyd Arms0.9 km
  • Row Barge Public House0.8 km
  • Wooden Bridge0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden1.0 km
  • Bubble CiTea1.0 km
  • canopy coffee house0.9 km
  • Clyde and Co0.9 km
  • Cocco0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Tiffins / Miah0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
  • Hungry Boys0.6 km
  • Pizzaman0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station0.9 km
  • London Road (Guildford)1.1 km
  • Guildford1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Road0.1 km
  • Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
  • Recreation Road0.2 km
  • Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
  • Woodbridge Meadows0.4 km