192,811TOTAL POPULATION
75,079HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£64,480AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU2 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU2)

The GU2 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 1694 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the GU2 postcode area, including Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking, Yateley which come under the local authority of the Guildford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in GU2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GU2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The GU2 postcode covers areas that are around Guildford, a small city in Surrey, England. Nearby towns and villages include Aldershot, Ash vale, Badshot Lea, Ash and Aldershot Military Town. Other populated places in the GU2 area include Albury, Ash Green, Onslow Village, Normandy and Worplesdon.

The area is home to the University of Surrey, where approximiately 13,000 national and international students are currently enrolled. Guildford also hosts the Institute of Advanced Motorists, its highest performance driving school. The area has been the home of many historical figures, including Uriah Heap, the King of Crime. The area also has several local attractions, including Guildford Castle, Lord Onslow's Tilt Tour and Theatre, Guildford Cathedral and a range of good pubs.

The GU2 postcode is very well connected, with direct train links to London and regular bus services throughout the area. Residents can enjoy a good selection of shops including supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Guildford also offers a vibrant nightlife in the town centre, with yummy cocktails and delicious bar snacks.

Schooling in the GU2 postcode is of a high standard, with several local schools within close proximity. These include Ladymead Primary School, Lanesborough Primary School, St Catherine's College, Guildford County School and George Abbot School.

In terms of recreation, Guildford offers a wealth of options which include Guildford Ice Rink, Stoke Park, Shere Pump Rooms and The Spectrum for swimming, and the area also boasts two large parks; Stoke Hill Park and Giffords Park.

This postcode has a good balance of town and countryside, making it ideal for both families and commuters. The area continues to expand, driven by increasing house prices and development of new retail, leisure and business facilities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 22%UNEMPLOYED

22% of people in GU2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU2Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

GU2 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU2
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameGuildford 016
LSOA NameGuildford 016B
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityGuildford
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

GU2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bellfields
Fairlands
Fox Corner
Guildford
Guildford Park
Jacobs Well
Onslow Village
Park Barn
Pitch Place
Rydeshill
Slyfield
Stoughton
Woodbridge Hill
Worplesdon
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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