22POPULATION
3.2%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
38%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsGU2 8WJ

What social class do the population of GU2 8WJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GU2 8WJ 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 GU2 8WJ 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

  • 54.5%Male
  • 45.5%Female

From the last census, 54.5% of people in GU28WJ male, and 45.5% 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 GU2 8WJ 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%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near GU2 8WJ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in GU2 8WJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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GU28WJ Postcode Breakdown

GUAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORWJUNIT
Full PostcodeGU2 8WJ
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

GU28WJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

GU2 8WJ 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 GU2 8WJ.

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

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