29,884TOTAL POPULATION
12,338HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU34 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU34)

The GU34 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1580 individual postcodes.

There are 96 electoral wards in the GU34 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 East Hampshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in GU34 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 GU34 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


GU34 is a postcode district in the Guildford post town, located in Surrey, South East England. The area covered by the GU34 postcode includes a wide range of smaller settlements and outlying areas, in the centre of the district are the villages of Chawton, Alton, Ellisfield, Holybourne, Lasham, Oakhanger and Selborne.

The GU34 district has an estimated population of 22,436. It consists of small towns, suburbs, semi-rural villages and hamlets. Chawton is the largest settlement in the district, and is home to the Chawton House Library, which holds the papers and books of early English women authors. Alton, the birthplace of Jane Austen, is another well known village in GU34 which also has an historic centre, featuring a rare example of Georgian architecture. The village features the Jane Austen House Museum as well as a variety of shops, restaurants and galleries.

GU34 is served by the Alton and Alresford railway stations, connecting passengers between London, Farnham, Alton, Southampton and Winchester. There are also bus services linking Guildford, Farnham, Alton, Winchester and Basingstoke. The district has its own secondary school, Alton College, which is located in the centre of Alton and serves the area of GU34.

The overall economy of GU34 is economically active and diverse, with industries such as retail and finance, professional services, agriculture, and gas exploration. Agriculture and horticulture are the key sectors in the area, with farms and vineyards, private gardens, all-natural products and nurseries.

The area also boasts a variety of recreational activities, including several national and nature reserves, such as Alice Holt forest and many country walks and trails, as well as fly fishing and sailing at the water parks of Fleet, Frensham, Odiham, and Winnall. The city of Winchester is within easy reach of the district, where visitors can explore the grand cathedral, art galleries and many independent shops and restaurants.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in GU34 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU34Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

GU34 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.

Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.

Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Hampshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU34
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameEast Hampshire 002
LSOA NameEast Hampshire 002C
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Hampshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

GU34 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU34, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alton
Bagmore
Bailey Green
Beech
Bentley
Bentworth
Binstead
Blackmoor
Blacknest
Bordon
Bradley
Bucks Horn Oak
Burgates
Charlwood
Chawton
Colemore
Cuckoo's Corner
Deadwater
Dry Hill
East Green
East Liss
East Tisted
East Worldham
Ellisfield
Empshott
Empshott Green
Filmore Hill
Four Marks
Frithend
Gilbert Street
Golden Pot
Greatham
Hartley Mauditt
Hattingley
Hawkley
Hawthorn
Heath Green
Herriard
Hill Side
Hollywater
Holt End
Holybourne
Isington
Kingsley
Kitwood
Lane End
Langley
Lasham
Lindford
Liss
Liss Forest
Lower Common
Lower Farringdon
Lower Froyle
Lower Wield
Medstead
Monkwood
Nashes Green
Neatham
Newton Valence
Newtown
North Downs
North Street
Oakhanger
Oakshott
Powntley Copse
Rake
Ropley
Ropley Soke
Selborne
Shalden
Shalden Green
Shortheath
Sleaford
Soldridge
Southrope
South Town
Swelling Hill
The Butts
The Mint
The Straits
Upper Common
Upper Farringdon
Upper Froyle
Warren Corner
Well
West End
West Liss
Weston Patrick
West Tisted
West Worldham
Wheatley
Whitehill
Wilsom
Wimble Hill
Wivelrod
Wyck
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