29POPULATION
1.8%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
45%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsGU8 5BQ

What social class do the population of GU8 5BQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GU8 5BQ 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 GU8 5BQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.7%Male
  • 48.3%Female

From the last census, 51.7% of people in GU85BQ male, and 48.3% female. Men outnumber women in Milford.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GU8 5BQ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 1.8%UNEMPLOYED

1.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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GU8 5BQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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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 GU8 5BQ

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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 GU8 5BQ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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GU85BQ Postcode Breakdown

GUAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORBQUNIT
Full PostcodeGU8 5BQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownGuildford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountySurrey
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

GU85BQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

GU8 5BQ 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 GU8 5BQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Elstead2 miles W
Lashenden2.3 miles S
Peper Harow2.3 miles NW
Puttenham2.4 miles N
Witley2.5 miles SE
Godalming2.6 miles E
Seale3.6 miles NW
Thursley3.6 miles SW
Hambledon3.8 miles SE
Hascombe4.4 miles E
Chiddingfold4.9 miles SE
Tongham4.9 miles NW
Guilford5.1 miles NE
Guildford5.1 miles NE
Normandy5.8 miles N
London33 miles NE
Glasgow351 miles NW
Edinburgh345 miles N
Cardiff112 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton37 miles W
Saint Ives56 miles W

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