Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

THE HEATH, GU3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEATH, GU3 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU3 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 46, GU3 1AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GU3 1AL is a safe, established residential area on The Heath, 0.4km from Hurlands in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Pilgrims ward and the Guildford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00155421 (shared with 14 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 GU3 1AL. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

GU3 1AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
Drugs1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Puttenham CofE Infant School

Good94 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Halfway House0.1 km
  • Puttenham Golf Club0.1 km
  • THE PICKLED PIG (PUTTENHAM) LIMITED0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Good Intent0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wanborough2.7 km
  • Farncombe4.7 km
  • Ash4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Street0.4 km
  • The Street0.4 km
  • Puttenham Hill0.5 km
  • Puttenham Hill0.5 km