Is GU3 1DW a safe place to live?

Yes, GU3 1DW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GU3 1DW?

The population for the GU3 1DW area is approximately 448 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

PRIORSFIELD ROAD, GU3 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORSFIELD ROAD, GU3 1DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

448

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU3 1DW 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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6/10

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10/10

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3/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU3 1DW — age 47, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU3 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Priorsfield Road, 0.8km from Hurlands in Farncombe. Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00155455 (shared with 21 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 1DW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian3.3%

Black / African / Caribbean1.8%

Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

GU3 1DW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Peekaboo Play Cafe Guildford1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Farncombe3.5 km
Godalming3.7 km
Wanborough3.7 km