104,841TOTAL POPULATION
42,796HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£58,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GU3 POSTCODE REGION

Guildford (GU3)

The GU3 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 535 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the GU3 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 Guildford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in GU3 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 GU3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The GU3 postcode is located in the Guildford district of Surrey, England, and mainly comprises the districts of Compton, Puttenham, Seale, Onslow Village, Burpham, Wanborough, St Martha's, Albury and Shackleford. It is part of the Guildford GU postcode area.

Compton neighbourhood is one of the major residential areas in the GU3 postcode district. This neighbourhood has a very rural feel with its lower density level of house types in large estates. Residents can also enjoy the residential landscapes offered by nearby Puttenham, Seale and Onslow Village.

Burpham is considered as a major local centre within the postcode, with its bustling shops, business premises and professional services. It is also home to a number of local restaurants and pubs. Wanborough is a picturesque village with a great diversity of buildings. It is blessed with attractive walks and views to Hog's Back and the Rifle Range. Meanwhile, St Martha's is a small village located on a hilltop to the west of the GU3 postcode. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside views and is known for its maypoles and its quaint post office.

Albury is situated on top of a hill in the centre of the postcode. It has many traditional shops and pubs and also a beautiful country park with an excellent range of public walks. Finally, Shackleford is also located on top of a hill in the postcode area. It is highly valued for its scenic views of the sweeping Hampshire chalk ridge and tranquil village life.

TheGU3 postcode continues to be a popular destination for both visitors and residents alike due its bustling local centres, pleasant surrounding countryside, diverse housing stock and excellent recreational resources.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in GU3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

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

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Surrey

The county of Surrey

GU3 is located in the county of Surrey, in England.

Surrey has a total population of 1,176,500, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Surrey has a total area of 642 square miles, and a population density of 707 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Surrey Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGU3
Postal TownGuildford
MSOA NameGuildford 017
LSOA NameGuildford 017C
CountySurrey
RegionSurrey
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityGuildford
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

GU3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GU3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Artington
Bellfields
Broadford
Surrey
Compton
Fairlands
Flexford
Fox Corner
Guildford
Guildford Park
Jacobs Well
Littlefield Common
Littleton (Guildford)
Mayford
Normandy
Onslow Village
Park Barn
Peasmarsh
Pirbright
Pirbright Camp
Pitch Place
Prey Heath
Puttenham
Pyle Hill
Rydeshill
Slyfield
Stoughton
Wanborough
Willey Green
Woodbridge Hill
Wood Street Village
Worplesdon
Wyke
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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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