GU1 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Faraday Road, 1.1km from Woodbridge Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU1 1EB 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 £285k. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00155330 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY ROAD, GU1 1EB.
533
33
£ 69,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1EB 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 1EB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1EB. 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
21 sales · Mean £ 290,380
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1EB 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
Weyfield Academy
The Hope Service
Christ's College, Guildford
Guildford County School
Stoughton Infant School
Wey Valley College
Pond Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Stoke Park Kiosk0.7 km
- Recharge At Guildford College0.6 km
- All Bar One1.0 km
- Bamboo Garden1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bellfields Stores0.9 km
- G&J News0.9 km
- Recreation Stores0.3 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.4 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Guildford City Social Club0.4 km
- The Boileroom0.7 km
- The Prince Albert0.7 km
- Lloyds Number 1 Bar1.0 km
- The Five And Lime0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Tiffins / Miah0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
- Hungry Boys0.7 km
- Pizzaman0.7 km
- + 13 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
- Guildford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Road0.1 km
- Recreation Road0.1 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.1 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
- Cricket Ground0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11EB · Data under Open Government Licence