Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GU3 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU3 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

468

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU3 1BL 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GU3 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GU3 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Peasmarsh in Peasmarsh (Guildford). Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00155460 (shared with 31 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 GU3 1BL. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

GU3 1BL has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Broadwater School

Good613 pupils0.7 km
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Bramley Oak Academy

Inadequate60 pupils1.1 km
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Gosden House School

Outstanding122 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Godalming Youth Service0.9 km
  • Gymnastics Factory0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Topcliffe0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shalford1.6 km
  • Farncombe1.6 km
  • Godalming3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Filling Station0.1 km
  • Filling Station0.1 km
  • New Pond Road0.3 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • New Pond Road0.4 km