Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

DOWN LANE, GU3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1DQ 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 1DQ 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. Property prices are trending up 65.5% year-on-year.

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

GU3 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Down Lane, 0.9km from Fowlerscroft in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU3 1DQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 65.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU3 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,174,000

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

Crime around GU3 1DQ is moderate at 54 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 Guildford1.0 km
  • The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farncombe3.2 km
  • Wanborough3.7 km
  • Guildford Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Watts Gallery0.2 km
  • Watts Gallery0.2 km