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.
FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EA.
533
33
£ 69,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Sandfield Primary School
The Hope Service
Weyfield Academy
Christ's College, Guildford
Guildford County School
Wey Valley College
Stoughton Infant School
Pond Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: GU11EA · Data under Open Government Licence