Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

LONDON ROAD, GU1 1FG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, GU1 1FG.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 69,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU1 1FG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU1 1FG — age 47, 38% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GU1 1FG is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.6km from Abbotswood in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Christchurch ward and the Guildford constituency.

Day-to-day life in GU1 1FG has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 1FG are sourced from Output Area E00155249 (shared with 11 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 1FG. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 475,000

19 sales · Mean £ 470,131

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

GU1 1FG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils0.6 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils1.1 km
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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils1.4 km
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Weyfield Academy

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.5 km
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Burpham Foundation Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.5 km
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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • One Stop Community Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Peacocks Delicatessen0.6 km
  • The Guildford Butchery0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Anchor & Horseshoes0.6 km
  • Old Guildfordian Association Of Clubs0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Parkway Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Radish0.1 km
  • Sergeants Mess0.9 km
  • Cafe B0.7 km
  • Esquires coffee Guildford Boxgrove0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Road (Guildford)1.3 km
  • Guildford1.9 km
  • Guildford Station2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgin Gardens0.2 km
  • Ganghill0.2 km
  • Collingwood Crescent0.2 km
  • Collingwood Crescent0.3 km
  • Elgin Gardens0.3 km