Postcode GU2 6QL (Guildford) Terminated June 2000

Map showing GU2 6QL and nearby postcodes

The postcode GU2 6QL is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.GU2 6QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

GU2 6QL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 GU2 6QL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to GU2 6QL is Dayspring which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Railton Road and is 46 m away. The closest railway station is Guildford Rail Station, 2.68 km away.

The closest primary school to GU2 6QL (for ages 11 and under) is Northmead Junior School. 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 GU2 6QL is The Drumming Snipe and is 3.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 28, 2021.

Policing for GU2 6QL is covered by the Surrey police force association and Surrey is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to GU2 6QL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to GU2 6QL, and the approximate distance away.

Dayspring 40 m
Hopkin Close 60 m
Deeprose Close 65 m
Grange Road 82 m
Crowcroft Close 115 m
Robin Way 138 m
Railton Road 158 m
Henderson Avenue 191 m
Rivett-Drake Close 218 m
Grange Close 229 m
Willow Way 237 m
Little Street 250 m
Hallowes Close 251 m
Whateley Close 258 m
Duchess Of Kent Close 263 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode GU2 6QL

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 2000
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU2 6QL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Northmead Junior School 399 m
Pond Meadow School Outstanding
(November 16, 2017)
650 m
Stoughton Infant School 684 m
Christ's College, Guildford Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
785 m
Weyfield Academy Requires improvement
(July 10, 2019)
1.21 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(November 9, 2017)
1.53 km
Rydes Hill Preparatory School 1.56 km
Kings College Guildford Good
(July 18, 2018)
2.38 km
Worplesdon Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
2.41 km
Burpham Foundation Primary School Outstanding
(March 15, 2017)
2.5 km
Guildford Grove Primary School Good
(November 27, 2018)
2.52 km
Sandfield Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
2.56 km
Guildford High School 2.65 km
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Good
(September 13, 2017)
2.65 km
George Abbot School Good
(December 11, 2019)
2.75 km
The Royal Grammar School Guildford 2.87 km
Tormead School 2.93 km
Guildford County School Outstanding
(January 18, 2017)
2.99 km
Wood Street Infant School Outstanding
(March 12, 2015)
3.07 km
Onslow Infant School Good
(June 8, 2017)
3.23 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU2 6QL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cafe Bach Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 3, 2019
3.1 km
Plough Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
3.7 km
Freemantles School - Surrey Commercial Services School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2019
3.84 km
Ruth House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 21, 2018
3.84 km
Gourmet Patisserie Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
3.87 km
Green Tangerine Catering Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
3.87 km
Salvation Cakes Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 8, 2018
3.87 km
The Grassroots Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
3.87 km
Victoria's Kitchen Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 18, 2017
3.87 km
The Drumming Snipe Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
May 28, 2021
3.9 km
Soft Creamz Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 10, 2019
3.93 km
Noah's Ark Nursery School (Caring Daycare Ltd) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 5, 2019
3.94 km
Bird In Hand Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2019
3.95 km
Mayford Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
3.95 km
Mayford Village Hall Retailers - other Exempt
August 30, 2017
4 km
Constructameal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 13, 2022
4.04 km
Institute for Animal Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
4.04 km
Hoe Valley School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
4.18 km
Woking Garden Centre Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2019
4.18 km
Westfield District Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
September 18, 2018
4.28 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU2 6QL - Data from Apr 2022

Railton Road Bus Stop/Station 46 m
Railton Road Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Robin Way Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Robin Way Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Grange Close Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Guildford Rail Station Rail 2.68 km
London Road (Guildford) Rail Station Rail 2.7 km
Guildford Rail Station Rail 2.7 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.61 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 30.7 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 31.73 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU2 6QL - Data from Dec 2021

Stoke Hill Hill Or Mountain 349 m
Stringer's Common Woodland Or Forest 642 m
Britten's Pond Inland Water 866 m
Chitty's Common Woodland Or Forest 895 m
Ryde's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Riflerange Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Poor Jack's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Peacock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Whitmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Stag Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.22 km
Jordan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Whitmoor Pond Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Jubilee Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Rickford Common Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Burdenshot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km

Location

Country England
County Surrey
Latitude 51.26105100
Longitude -0.58566000
OS Easting 498783
OS Northing 0152271
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29669
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Surrey

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Guildford
County Electorial Division Guildford North ED
Electoral Ward Stoughton
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000209
Travel To Work Area Guildford and Aldershot

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Guildford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33044198
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Guildford 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Guildford 006D
Output Area / Small Area 5A2