guildford GU34 Postcodes

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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