The postcode GU1 2JL is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GU1 2JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU1 2JL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 2JL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to GU1 2JL is Cranley Dene which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Tormead School and is 178 m away. The closest railway station is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, 829 m away.
The closest primary school to GU1 2JL (for ages 11 and under) is Boxgrove Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 7, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Peter's Catholic School.
The local pub for residents of GU1 2JL is The New inn and is 5.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ocean City and is 5.61 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 11, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 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 3.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU1 2JL 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 2JL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU1 2JL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU1 2JL
| 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 2JL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tormead School | Independent school | 4-18 | 188 m | |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 672 m |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 776 m | |
| Guildford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 810 m | |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| St Peter's Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| George Abbot School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.36 km |
| Sandfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Bushy Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Weyfield Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (February 3, 2011) | 1.89 km |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 15, 2017) | 2.27 km |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Pond Meadow School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 2.43 km |
| Guildford County School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 18, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| Northmead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.81 km | |
| Stoughton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 2.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU1 2JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose Shell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 5.18 km | |
| Send C of E First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 5.3 km | |
| Serving Thyme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 5.42 km | |
| Soft Ice GB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 10, 2019 | 5.45 km | |
| Manifest Labs | Awaiting Inspection | 5.51 km | |
| Cafe Bach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Astalet Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 5.61 km | |
| Martin McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 5.61 km | |
| Ocean City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2020 | 5.61 km | |
| Taste Of India | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 5.61 km | |
| Claudia's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 5.78 km | |
| Sugar Hooked | Awaiting Inspection | 5.78 km | |
| The New inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2019 | 5.79 km | |
| Soft Creamz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| The Drumming Snipe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2021 | 5.93 km | |
| The Saddlers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6 km | |
| Freemantles School - Surrey Commercial Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 6.03 km | |
| Ruth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 6.03 km | |
| Gourmet Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 6.08 km | |
| Green Tangerine Catering Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 6.08 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU1 2JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Tormead School | 178 m | |
| Tormead Road | 251 m | |
| Cranley Road | 327 m | |
| The Greenwood | 328 m | |
| Gateways | 336 m | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 829 m | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 917 m | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 2.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.76 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.84 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU1 2JL - Data from Dec 2021
| Jubilee Wood | 742 m | |
| Peacock Wood | 959 m | |
| Whinny Hill | 1.85 km | |
| Farthing Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 1.96 km |
| Merrow Common | 1.98 km | |
| Chantries | 2.04 km | |
| Halfpenny Copse | 2.29 km | |
| The Roughs | 2.43 km | |
| Stag Hill | 2.53 km | |
| St Martha's Hill | 2.6 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 2.74 km | |
| Mud Wood | 2.96 km | |
| Stoke Hill | 3.06 km | |
| Henley Grove | 3.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU1 2JL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 105.1 Mbps | 327.78 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 49.4 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 110.6 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 328 | 49 |
Energy usage data for GU1 2JL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.24281600 |
| Longitude | -0.55270900 |
| OS Easting | 501122 |
| OS Northing | 0150288 |
| 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 East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Christchurch |
| 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 | E33044226 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |