GU1 1DN is a well-regarded residential area on Josephs Road, 0.9km from Stoke Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
This is 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £558k, up 9.0% 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00155328 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOSEPHS ROAD, GU1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPHS ROAD, GU1 1DN.
397
34
£ 69,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU1 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1DN. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 457,000
7 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Detached
£ 790,000
5 sales · Mean £ 696,500
Terraced
£ 488,750
2 sales · Mean £ 488,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1DN is above average at 96 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
Weyfield Academy
Sandfield Primary School
Christ's College, Guildford
The Hope Service
Pond Meadow School
Northmead Junior School
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
Stoughton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Stoke Park Kiosk0.6 km
- Parkway Premier Inn0.8 km
- Recharge At Guildford College0.3 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.7 km
- canopy coffee house1.0 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bellfields Stores0.6 km
- G&J News0.6 km
- Recreation Stores0.3 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.1 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Guildford City Social Club0.0 km
- The Boileroom0.7 km
- The Prince Albert0.7 km
- Row Barge Public House0.5 km
- Wooden Bridge0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Tiffins / Miah0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hungry Boys0.8 km
- Pizza Hot Express0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford)1.0 km
- Guildford Station1.2 km
- Guildford1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ladymead Park-and-Ride0.2 km
- Guildford College0.3 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Recreation Road0.3 km
- Recreation Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11DN · Data under Open Government Licence