Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

DOWN LANE, GU3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN LANE, GU3 1DJ.

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

296

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU3 1DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GU3 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GU3 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Down Lane, 0.8km from Fowlerscroft in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU3 1DJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00155456 (shared with 12 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 1DJ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

GU3 1DJ has low crime rates — 21 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 behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Compton Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Thai Kitchen Compton0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Peekaboo Play Cafe Guildford0.9 km
  • The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farncombe3.2 km
  • Wanborough3.7 km
  • Guildford Station3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Watts Gallery0.1 km
  • Watts Gallery0.1 km