GU3 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Compton Heights, 1.1km from Onslow Village in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU3, GU3 1DA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 32.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00155457 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON HEIGHTS, GU3 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON HEIGHTS, GU3 1DA.
307
45
£ 63,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU3 1DA 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU3 1DA combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU3 1DA. The average age is 44.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,561,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GU3 1DA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Onslow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.7 km
- Guildford3.3 km
- Farncombe3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Down Lane0.1 km
- Down Lane0.1 km
- Sunnydown Plantation0.1 km
- Sunnydown Plantation0.1 km
- Astro Lodge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU31DA · Data under Open Government Licence