17,810TOTAL POPULATION
7,330HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£55,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU27 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU27)

The GU27 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 913 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the GU27 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 Waverley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in GU27 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 GU27 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


GU27 is a postcode district located in the Guildford district of Surrey in the South East of England. It contains seven post towns, including Haslemere, Midhurst, Petworth, Liphook, Chiddingfold and Grayshott.

The area covered by GU27 is quite rural and is a popular tourist destination, offering easy access to the South Downs National Park and the stunning views it has to offer. It is also known for its sprawling vineyards, historic church towns and bustling market towns.

The postcode is served by the A3, the M3 and the A272 road routes, making it a convenient and easy location for commuters to London and other large cities in the UK. The GU27 postcode also has easy access to Heathrow Airport, making it an ideal option for international visitors and business trips.

The GU27 district is home to a range of local amenities, including some well-regarded schools and hospitals, as well as shops, pubs and restaurants. It also has excellent transport links, making it an ideal residence for professionals who need easy access to London and other large cities.

The postcode area provides plenty of entertainment for its residents, from stately homes and beautiful gardens to golf courses and lively pubs. In addition, there are plenty of open spaces to enjoy, as well as lakes, rivers and canals that are perfect for exploring.

For shopping and leisure, the area boasts a multitude of well-known stores and outlets, as well as plenty of independent retailers. There are also a number of popular local events, such as local art and craft fairs, and food and drink festivals.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in GU27 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU27Surrey

Surrey

The county of Surrey

GU27 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 CodeGU27
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameWaverley 016
LSOA NameWaverley 016C
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWaverley
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

GU27 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU27, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ansteadbrook
Beacon Hill
Camelsdale
Critchmere
Dial Green
Elmers Marsh
Fernhurst
Fisherstreet
Gospel Green
Grayshott
Grayswood
Hammer
Hammer Bottom
Haslemere
Hatch Farm Hill
Henley Common
Hillgrove
West Sussex
Hindhead
Kingsley Green
Linchmere
Lurgashall
Marley Heights
Navant Hill
Nutcombe
Ramsnest Common
Redford
Shepherd's Hill
Shopp Hill
Shottermill
Stroud
Woodmansgreen
Woolmer Hill
Browse Postcodes in GU27

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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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