The postcode GU1 1BA is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GU1 1BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU1 1BA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 1BA as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to GU1 1BA is Midleton Industrial Estate Road which is centered 125 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodbridge Meadows and is 219 m away. The closest railway station is Guildford Rail Station, 979 m away.
The closest primary school to GU1 1BA (for ages 11 and under) is Sandfield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 7, 2017. 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 1BA is The Drumming Snipe and is 5.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 14.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for GU1 1BA 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 1BA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU1 1BA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU1 1BA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1BA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Stoughton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.12 km | |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Weyfield Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Northmead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Guildford County School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 18, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.35 km | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Pond Meadow School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Guildford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 1.42 km | |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.46 km | |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Kings College Guildford | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.81 km |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Onslow Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.88 km |
| Tormead School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.97 km | |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| George Abbot School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU1 1BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 4.79 km | |
| Constructameal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 13, 2022 | 5.22 km | |
| Institute for Animal Health | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 5.22 km | |
| Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 5.4 km | |
| Freemantles School - Surrey Commercial Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 5.49 km | |
| Ruth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 5.49 km | |
| The Drumming Snipe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2021 | 5.52 km | |
| Soft Creamz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 5.52 km | |
| Gourmet Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 5.52 km | |
| Green Tangerine Catering Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 5.52 km | |
| Salvation Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2018 | 5.52 km | |
| The Grassroots Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 5.52 km | |
| Victoria's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2017 | 5.52 km | |
| Bird In Hand Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2019 | 5.6 km | |
| Mayford Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.6 km | |
| Noah's Ark Nursery School (Caring Daycare Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Mayford Village Hall | Exempt August 30, 2017 | 5.68 km | |
| Hoe Valley School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.82 km | |
| Woking Garden Centre Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2019 | 5.82 km | |
| Westfield District Cricket Club | Exempt September 18, 2018 | 5.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU1 1BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodbridge Meadows | 219 m | |
| Woodbridge Meadows | 249 m | |
| Woodbridge Retail Park | 309 m | |
| Woodbridge Retail Park | 367 m | |
| University of Surrey Duke of Kent Building | 395 m | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 979 m | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 29.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 29.97 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU1 1BA - Data from Dec 2021
| Stag Hill | 652 m | |
| Riflerange Plantation | 1.13 km | |
| Peacock Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Jubilee Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Ryde's Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Henley Grove | 1.77 km | |
| Stoke Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Chitty's Common | 1.96 km | |
| Stringer's Common | 2.19 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Britten's Pond | 2.52 km | |
| Piccard's Rough | 2.59 km | |
| Manor Copse | 2.64 km | |
| Strawberry Grove | 2.66 km | |
| Pink's Hill | 2.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU1 1BA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 14.1 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 16.58 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1.26 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 14.2 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.24586900 |
| Longitude | -0.58318800 |
| OS Easting | 498988 |
| OS Northing | 0150586 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Guildford |
| County Electorial Division | Guildford South West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Friary and St Nicolas |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Guildford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33038868 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |