The postcode GU1 1AR is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in June 2001 and is an active postcode. GU1 1AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU1 1AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GU1 1AR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to GU1 1AR is Woodlands Road which is centered 29 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodlands Road and is 198 m away. The closest railway station is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, 2.23 km away.
The closest primary school to GU1 1AR (for ages 11 and under) is Weyfield Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on July 10, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Christ's College, Guildford. The last OFSTED inspection on May 22, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of GU1 1AR is The Drumming Snipe and is 3.83 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 28, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU1 1AR is covered by the Surrey police force association and Surrey is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GU1 1AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU1 1AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU1 1AR
| Introduction | June 2001 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU1 1AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Meadow School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 592 m |
| Weyfield Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 731 m |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 778 m |
| Northmead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Stoughton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.44 km | |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 15, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| George Abbot School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Guildford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 2.16 km | |
| Tormead School | Independent school | 4-18 | 2.22 km | |
| Sandfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.32 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 2.38 km |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 2.39 km |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.44 km | |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford | Independent school | 3-18 | 2.56 km | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.68 km | |
| St Peter's Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.76 km | |
| Bushy Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 2.92 km |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 2.97 km |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (February 3, 2011) | 2.98 km |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 3.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU1 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 3.32 km | |
| Soft Creamz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 3.8 km | |
| The Drumming Snipe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2021 | 3.83 km | |
| Freemantles School - Surrey Commercial Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 3.87 km | |
| Ruth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 3.87 km | |
| Gourmet Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 3.92 km | |
| Green Tangerine Catering Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 3.92 km | |
| Salvation Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2018 | 3.92 km | |
| The Grassroots Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| Victoria's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2017 | 3.92 km | |
| Bird In Hand Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Mayford Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 4.02 km | |
| Mayford Village Hall | Exempt August 30, 2017 | 4.14 km | |
| Westfield District Cricket Club | Exempt September 18, 2018 | 4.15 km | |
| Hoe Valley School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 4.17 km | |
| Woking Garden Centre Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2019 | 4.17 km | |
| Retro Tuckshop Sweets Direct Ltd | Exempt November 14, 2017 | 4.26 km | |
| Claudia's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 4.27 km | |
| The New inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2019 | 4.3 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU1 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodlands Road | 198 m | |
| Woodlands Road | 199 m | |
| Parrot Court | 212 m | |
| Parrot Court | 244 m | |
| Oak Tree Drive | 355 m | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 2.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 29.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 29.67 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 30.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU1 1AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Stringer's Common | 862 m | |
| Stoke Hill | 892 m | |
| Britten's Pond | 1.23 km | |
| Peacock Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Jubilee Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Poor Jack's Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Chitty's Common | 1.98 km | |
| Whitmoor Wood | 2 km | |
| Whitmoor Pond | 2.37 km | |
| Merrow Common | 2.39 km | |
| Ryde's Hill | 2.4 km | |
| Riflerange Plantation | 2.45 km | |
| Stag Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Jordan Hill | 2.99 km | |
| Burdenshot Hill | 3.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU1 1AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for GU1 1AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.26042200 |
| Longitude | -0.57015800 |
| OS Easting | 499866 |
| OS Northing | 0152222 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Guildford |
| County Electorial Division | Guildford North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Stoke |
| Local Authority District | Guildford |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Surrey |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000209 |
| Travel To Work Area | Guildford and Aldershot |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Surrey |
| Cancer Alliance | Surrey and Sussex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Surrey Heartlands CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Guildford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33044204 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 007B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |