12POPULATION
3.2%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
38%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
GU5 9WSLocal Map
Approximate address for GU5 9WS:
IntroductionGU5 9WS

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the GU5 9WS postcode area in Guildford.

We've got loads of statistics for GU5 9WS, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

GU Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsGU5 9WS

What social class do the population of GU5 9WS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GU5 9WS in Guildford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about GU5 9WS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 88%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 58.3%Male
  • 41.7%Female

From the last census, 58.3% of people in GU59WS male, and 41.7% female. Men outnumber women in Friary and St Nicolas.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 63%SINGLE
  • 26%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GU5 9WS is 63%. Single and 'other' people is 36%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 69.8%WORKING
  • 3.2%UNEMPLOYED

3.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for GU5 9WS

Discover GU5 9WS

People and Demographics

GU5 9WS
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in GU5 9WS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

GU5 9WS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around GU5 9WS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in GU5 9WS

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

GU5 9WS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around GU5 9WS reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

GU5 9WS Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area GU59WS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in GU5 9WS

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the GU5 9WS area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near GU5 9WS

Travel & Transport

GU5 9WS
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to GU5 9WS.

Travel around GU5 9WS

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near GU5 9WS

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the GU5 9WS area.

Taxis near GU5 9WS

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near GU5 9WS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near GU5 9WS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

GU5 9WS
Events near GU5 9WS

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around GU5 9WS.

What's on near GU5 9WS

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near GU5 9WS, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near GU5 9WS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area GU5 9WS.

Hotels near GU5 9WS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near GU5 9WS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information GU5 9WS

Local Amenities

GU5 9WS
Banks near GU5 9WS

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in GU5 9WS. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near GU5 9WS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the GU5 9WS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near GU5 9WS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the GU5 9WS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near GU5 9WS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres GU5 9WS

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in GU5 9WS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near GU5 9WS.

Emergencies in GU5 9WS

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in GU5 9WS

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around GU5 9WS. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in GU5 9WS

Your views ofGU5 9WS

Chris H

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

We don't have any views of Gu59ws right now. If you live in Gu59ws or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of GU5 9WS

People need your local expertise. If you live in GU5 9WS or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the GU5 9WS postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationGU5 9WS

GU59WS Postcode Breakdown

GUAREA5DISTRICT9SECTORWSUNIT
Full PostcodeGU5 9WS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownGuildford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountySurrey
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

GU59WS Postal District

Compass Postal District

GU5 9WS postcode is located in the postal town of Guildford. Guildford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode GU5 9WS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Guildford2.1 miles SE
Guilford2.1 miles SE
Worplesdon2.7 miles N
Normandy2.9 miles W
Send3.4 miles NE
Pirbright3.4 miles NW
West Clandon3.6 miles E
Sendmarsh3.9 miles NE
Godalming4.4 miles S
East Clandon4.4 miles E
Brookwood4.4 miles NW
Puttenham4.8 miles SW
Horsell5 miles N
Ripley5 miles E
Pyrford5.2 miles NE
London27 miles NE
Glasgow348 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles N
Cardiff114 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton43 miles SW
Saint Ives61 miles W

Digital Detective viewers 'heartbroken' as police show how they snared teen killers of Reading 13-year-old

The tragic story of how the killers of Olly Stephens were caught by social media is being told on Channel 4's The Digital Detectives

Get Surrey

Witness appeal after driver dies in crash

Surrey Police say the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, died at the scene on the A3.

BBC News

Driver dies after A3 crash as road remains closed

Surrey Police have now launched an appeal for witnesses

Get Surrey

When does postal voting close for Surrey Local Elections 2024

Surrey residents will have their say on the next PCC as well as council elections for Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede Tandridge, and Woking

Get Surrey

The hotel with stunning grounds just over the Surrey border with amazing authentic Indian cuisine

Warbrook House is just over the Surrey border in Hook, Hampshire

Get Surrey

Guildford Dogfest cancelled after heavy rain

Heavy rain meant the venue, Losely Park near Guildford, was unable to host the event's second day.

BBC News

Surrey school worker assaulted after 'intruder' enters grounds

The school said "very few students were still on site" during the incident

Get Surrey

BBC Surrey weather shows where will be hottest as Guildford set to be as warm as Sydney

Staines, Haslemere and Reigate will also see the warm weather

Get Surrey

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.24529
-0.582318