GU1 1EJ is a well-regarded residential area on Power Close, 1.1km from Guildford 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00155330 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWER CLOSE, GU1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWER CLOSE, GU1 1EJ.
533
33
£ 69,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU1 1EJ 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 1EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU1 1EJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 78,000
3 sales · Mean £ 84,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU1 1EJ is moderate at 64 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
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Pewley Down Infant School
Stoughton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Stoke Park Kiosk0.7 km
- Atto1.0 km
- GORDOS1.0 km
- Harris and Hoole1.0 km
- itsu1.0 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Bellfields Stores0.9 km
- G&J News0.9 km
- Recreation Stores0.3 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.4 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.7 km
- + 25 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 Bar0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Vaughan House0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Kokoro1.0 km
- Nuro0.9 km
- Tiffins / Miah0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.9 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.0 km
- Guildford1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Road0.1 km
- Recreation Road0.1 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
- Woodbridge Retail Park0.3 km
- Cricket Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence