6,781TOTAL POPULATION
2,862HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£44,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU28 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU28)

The GU28 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 453 individual postcodes.

There are 63 electoral wards in the GU28 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 Chichester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in GU28 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 GU28 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


GU28 postcode in the Guildford district is located in southeast England, in the county of Surrey. This area covers the villages of Rowledge, Wanborough, Normandy, and Flexford. The postcode area has excellent transportation links, including the A3 and A31 roads, and the towns of Guildford and Farnham, both serviced by South Western Railway services and Guildford Airport.

GU28 is a vibrant area, known for its rich natural landscapes, including the River Wey and Walnut Tree Walk. There is also an abundance of historical and cultural heritage here, with sites such as the Egyptology Museum at Farnham Castle, and many listed buildings and monuments. The area combines the best of rural and urban living, with numerous shops, pubs and restaurants in Guildford, and great outdoor opportunities in the surrounding countryside.

The local education in GU28 is highly sought after, offering excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as two universities. The University of Surrey and the University College of Guildford are both located within proximity. The area also boasts a great selection of shopping facilities, from small local retail outlets to larger shopping centres such as The Friary, The Gild Surrey, and The Guildford Spectrum, as well as leisure activities such as golf courses and bowling alleys.

Residents of GU28 enjoy an active lifestyle with a range of sports and leisure activities such as football, cricket, rugby, tennis and horseracing available in the area. There is an excellent selection of local parks and open spaces too, with Manor Park, Rodboro Common and Pilgrims Way to explore. For those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider South Downs National Park are both within easy reach.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in GU28 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU28West Sussex

West Sussex

The county of West Sussex

GU28 is located in the county of West Sussex, in England.

West Sussex has a total population of 843,800, making it the 28th largest county in the UK.

West Sussex has a total area of 770 square miles, and a population density of 423 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Sussex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU28
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameChichester 005
LSOA NameChichester 005E
CountyWest Sussex
RegionWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityChichester
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

GU28 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU28, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ansteadbrook
Balls Cross
Barlavington
Bedham
Bexleyhill
Bignor
Bury
Byworth
Churchwood
Coates
Dial Green
Duncton
East Lavington
Ebernoe
Fisherstreet
Fittleworth
Flathurst
Gorehill
Gospel Green
Graffham
Great Common
Gunter's Bridge
Halfway Bridge
Hampers Green
Haslingbourne
Hatch Farm Hill
Heath End
West Sussex
Hillgrove
West Sussex
Hoyle
Kirdford
Leggatt Hill
Lickfold
Little Bognor
Little Common
Lodsworth
Lodsworth Common
Lower Fittleworth
Lower Horncroft
Lurgashall
Mackerel's Common
Navant Hill
Northchapel
Petworth
Plaistow
River
Rother
Rotherbridge
Selham
Shopp Hill
Smithbrook
South Ambersham
Staples Hill
Sutton
Sutton End
Tillington
Topleigh
Upper Norwood
Upperton
Upwaltham
Watersfield
West Burton
White's Green
Browse Postcodes in GU28

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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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