78POPULATION
1.3%UNEMPLOYED
64%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
47%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of GU8 5QW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GU8 5QW 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 5QW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.6%Male
  • 56.4%Female

From the last census, 43.6% of people in GU85QW male, and 56.4% female. Women outnumber men in Witley and Hambledon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 47%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 47% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 64%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GU8 5QW is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.1%WORKING
  • 1.3%UNEMPLOYED

1.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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GU85QW Postcode Breakdown

GUAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORQWUNIT
Full PostcodeGU8 5QW
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%)

GU85QW Postal District

Compass Postal District

GU8 5QW 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 5QW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lashenden1.8 miles S
Witley1.9 miles SE
Elstead2.3 miles W
Godalming2.7 miles NE
Peper Harow2.8 miles NW
Puttenham2.9 miles N
Hambledon3.2 miles SE
Thursley3.5 miles SW
Hascombe3.9 miles E
Seale4.1 miles NW
Chiddingfold4.3 miles SE
Guildford5.3 miles NE
Guilford5.3 miles NE
Dunsfold5.4 miles SE
Tongham5.4 miles NW
London33 miles NE
Glasgow352 miles NW
Edinburgh345 miles N
Cardiff112 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton37 miles W
Saint Ives56 miles W

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Theatre closes for investigation over Raac concerns

Camberley Theatre will be closed whilst safety experts assess the building's structure.

BBC News

'We're scared': Market traders call for better security after fatal stabbing

The fatal stabbing of 22 year old Rijkaard Salu Siafa just after 6pm last Friday (April 12) shook the local community and forced the market into a two-day lockdown while police scoured the crime scene

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Leatherhead assault: Two teens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as two suspects still on the run

An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

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Man arrested after 'violent altercation' at Horsell Beefeater

Surrey Police said the man has been bailed following his arrest

Get Surrey

M25 and M3 overnight closures at Staines and Reigate to look out for this week

The overnight closures may impact those linking from the M25 to either the M3 or the M4

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Devils beat Flames in third-place play-off match

Cardiff Devils finish their 2023-24 Elite League campaign with victory over Guildford Flames in the third-place play-off match.

BBC News

Empty Egham high street office building could be given new lease of life by Runnymede Muslim Society

The group hope to bring their community centre to Egham High Street, offering free sports activities for all

Get Surrey

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