16,070TOTAL POPULATION
6,311HOUSEHOLDS
2.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£61,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU52 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU52)

The GU52 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 504 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the GU52 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 Hart Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 43% of people in GU52 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 GU52 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


GU52 is a postcode district in the Guildford post town of Surrey, England. The GU52 postcode district is a fairly large district comprising the town of Cambridge, which itself is situated some 15 miles south of Guildford. GU52 postcode includes the villages of Godalming, West End, Wonersh, Chilworth, Artington, Shackleford, Thursley, Elstead, Peasmarsh, Chiddingfold, Fremont, Milford, Guildford Park, and other locations in the Guildford borough.

The area of GU52 is mainly suburban, with large areas of green spaces, woodland, and agricultural land. There are several rivers that flow through the area, including the River Wey, and the River Tillingbourne.

GU52 postcode is home to many local attractions, including Guildford Castle and its parklands, Wisley Gardens, Birdworld, Guildford Spectrum leisure complex, and a number of golf courses including the award-winning Stoke Park Golf Course. The area is very popular for its iconic countryside with stunning scenery and hilly areas ideal for walking and cycling.

The economy of the GU52 area is largely based on business services, research and development, and software and internet engineering. Guildford is home to a number of major employers such as Electronic Arts, and Rolls Royce Aerospace. Tourism is also an important industry in the district, due to its many attractions.

Education in the GU52 postcode is provided by a number of state and independent primary schools, with the most well-known of these being Guildford High School for Girls, Royal Grammar School, and Guildford County Girls' School. Several colleges also cater for further education including the University of Surrey and Guildford College, as well as the Royal Grammar School.

With its rich cultural heritage, convenient transport links, vibrant businesses, and its proximity to London, the GU52 postcode district is an extremely popular area to reside. Guildford is also known for its excellent shopping, dinning and nightlife. TheGU52 postcode district is a great place to live and it provides everything you need close by.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in GU52 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 43%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GU52Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

GU52 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 CodeGU52
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameHart 010
LSOA NameHart 010E
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityHart
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

GU52 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU52, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Church Crookham
Fleet
Pondtail
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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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