GU1 1DZ is a well-regarded residential area on Sonic Court, 1.1km from Stoke Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00155330 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SONIC COURT, GU1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SONIC COURT, GU1 1DZ.
533
33
£ 69,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1DZ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU1 1DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1DZ. 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
Terraced
£ 545,000
2 sales · Mean £ 545,000
Flat
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1DZ is moderate at 65 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
Weyfield Academy
Christ's College, Guildford
The Hope Service
Guildford County School
Pond Meadow School
Pewley Down Infant School
Stoughton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Stoke Park Kiosk0.6 km
- GORDOS1.0 km
- itsu1.0 km
- Recharge At Guildford College0.5 km
- Red Rose Restaurant0.9 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bellfields Stores0.9 km
- G&J News0.9 km
- Recreation Stores0.2 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.3 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Guildford City Social Club0.3 km
- The Boileroom0.6 km
- The Guildford Tup0.9 km
- The Prince Albert0.6 km
- Lloyds Number 1 Bar1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Vaughan House0.9 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Nuro0.9 km
- Tiffins / Miah0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hungry Boys0.8 km
- Pizzaman0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford)0.9 km
- Guildford Station1.0 km
- Guildford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Road0.0 km
- Recreation Road0.1 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Guildford College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence