Postcode report
Is GU1 1FW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GU1 1FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU1 1FW is a postcode in Stoke, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU1 1FW, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU1 1FW are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU1 1FW is based on Guildford 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,380 residents, 2,256 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 34% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near GU1 1FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £485k from 92 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU1 1FW can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU1 1FW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU1 1FW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GU1 1FW
Is GU1 1FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU1 1FW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU1 1FW?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GU1 1FW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU1 1FW?
LocaleIQ matched GU1 1FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU1 1FW?
The latest median sold price is £485k based on 92 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU1 1FW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.