Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GU1 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU1 1EL.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 69,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU1 1EL 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU1 1EL — age 33, 34% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

GU1 1EL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km from Woodbridge Hill 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00155330 (shared with 19 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 GU1 1EL. 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

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around GU1 1EL is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Shoplifting77
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order38
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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The Hope Service

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Weyfield Academy

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.0 km
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Christ's College, Guildford

Good659 pupils1.0 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Stoughton Infant School

Outstanding312 pupils1.1 km
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Wey Valley College

Outstanding21 pupils1.2 km
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Northmead Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Pond Meadow School

Outstanding151 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Holroyd Arms0.8 km
  • Row Barge Public House0.7 km
  • Wooden Bridge0.4 km
  • Stoke0.8 km
  • The Drummond0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • Butties0.9 km
  • CH&Co Workplace0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hungry Boys0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Hungry Boys0.4 km
  • Pizzaman0.7 km
  • Guildford Kebab Centre0.5 km
  • Tong Tong0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Best Biltong0.8 km
  • Furniture Village0.2 km
  • Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouses0.3 km
  • Sadia Grocery and Butchers0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station1.1 km
  • London Road (Guildford)1.3 km
  • Guildford1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodbridge Retail Park0.1 km
  • Woodbridge Retail Park0.2 km
  • Woodbridge Meadows0.2 km
  • Woodbridge Meadows0.2 km
  • Recreation Road0.3 km