guildford GU23 Postcodes
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Guildford (GU23)
The GU23 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Surrey, and contains a total of 375 individual postcodes.
There are 15 electoral wards in the GU23 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, 43% of people in GU23 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 GU23 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 GU23 postcode covers the villages of Addlestone, Lyne, Ottershaw and parts of Chertsey in the Surrey Borough of Runnymead. It is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south-west of central London and 7 miles (11 km) west of Heathrow Airport.
The area was originally inhabited by the Celts and Saxons in the 1st Century AD, and the name 'Guildford' was recorded in 1148 as 'Guildeford' and is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon word 'gylden-forda', meaning 'golden ford'.
The GU23 postcode contains a number of beautiful parks, including Addlestone Moor, Lyne and Chertsey Meads, and quiet residential streets. The postcode also has a variety of shops, supermarkets, banks, petrol stations, restaurants and cafes. There are several schools and nurseries located in the area, as well as churches, cafes and a pub.
The renowned Brooklands Museum and Mercedes-Benz World is located in the GU23 postcode. The museum celebrates the history of Britain's motor industry and features a range of vintage and modern vehicles, from cars to motorcycles and trucks.
The GU23 postcode is well served by excellent transport links, including rail and road. The postcode has two train stations; Addlestone and Chertsey, providing direct access to central London and Heathrow Airport, as well as other major UK cities. Commuter buses and coaches provide direct connections to nearby towns and cities, while direct bus services also run to Guildford, Woking, Staines and Reading.
Highways within the GU23 postcode include the M25, A317, A320, A321 and the A324. These provide direct access to neighbouring towns and cities, the M3, M4 and M23.
In terms of attractions, the postcode has several golf courses, several sports clubs, and it is home to the Royal Holloway College, the Addlestone branch of the county library, and the Cedar Centre. There is also the Addlestone Athletic Centre, Addlestone leisure centre, and the Runnymead Country Park just outside of the postcode.
The GU23 postcode is a popular choice for affluent professionals and young families, with a number of beautiful historical buildings and leafy, green areas. It is an affluent area with an average house price of around £550,000.
Demographics
Surrey
GU23 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.
| Outward Code | GU23 |
| Postal Town | Guildford |
| MSOA Name | Guildford 001 |
| LSOA Name | Guildford 001C |
| County | Surrey |
| Region | Surrey |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Guildford |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
GU23 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GU23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.