The postcode GU2 6QU is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.GU2 6QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU2 6QU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 6QU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to GU2 6QU is Regan Close which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Burden Way Shops and is 100 m away. The closest railway station is Worplesdon Rail Station, 2.6 km away.
The closest primary school to GU2 6QU (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 6QU is The Drumming Snipe and is 3.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 28, 2021.
Policing for GU2 6QU 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 GU2 6QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU2 6QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU2 6QU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 2000 |
| 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 GU2 6QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 824 m | |
| Pond Meadow School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 902 m |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Stoughton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.11 km | |
| Weyfield Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Burpham Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 15, 2017) | 2.42 km |
| Worplesdon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 2.56 km |
| Kings College Guildford | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 2.77 km |
| George Abbot School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.84 km |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 2.89 km |
| Sandfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.94 km |
| Guildford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 2.97 km | |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 3.08 km |
| Tormead School | Independent school | 4-18 | 3.19 km | |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford | Independent school | 3-18 | 3.23 km | |
| Wood Street Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 12, 2015) | 3.32 km |
| Freemantles School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 17, 2021) | 3.41 km |
| Guildford County School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 18, 2017) | 3.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU2 6QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 3.29 km | |
| Freemantles School - Surrey Commercial Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 3.41 km | |
| Ruth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 3.41 km | |
| Gourmet Patisserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 3.44 km | |
| Green Tangerine Catering Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 3.44 km | |
| Salvation Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2018 | 3.44 km | |
| The Grassroots Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| Victoria's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2017 | 3.44 km | |
| The Drumming Snipe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2021 | 3.47 km | |
| Soft Creamz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 3.51 km | |
| Bird In Hand Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| Mayford Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| Noah's Ark Nursery School (Caring Daycare Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| Mayford Village Hall | Exempt August 30, 2017 | 3.58 km | |
| Hoe Valley School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 3.75 km | |
| Woking Garden Centre Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2019 | 3.75 km | |
| Westfield District Cricket Club | Exempt September 18, 2018 | 3.86 km | |
| Constructameal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 13, 2022 | 3.91 km | |
| Institute for Animal Health | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 3.91 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU2 6QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Burden Way Shops | 100 m | |
| Burden Way Shops | 104 m | |
| Mansel Close | 134 m | |
| Mansel Close | 144 m | |
| Escombe Drive | 277 m | |
| Worplesdon Rail Station | 2.6 km | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 3.03 km | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 3.04 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU2 6QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Stoke Hill | 250 m | |
| Stringer's Common | 355 m | |
| Britten's Pond | 444 m | |
| Chitty's Common | 1.07 km | |
| Poor Jack's Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Ryde's Hill | 1.74 km | |
| Whitmoor Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Whitmoor Pond | 1.88 km | |
| Jordan Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Riflerange Plantation | 2.13 km | |
| Rickford Common | 2.29 km | |
| Burdenshot Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Peacock Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Jubilee Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Stag Hill | 2.65 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.26485100 |
| Longitude | -0.58462600 |
| OS Easting | 498847 |
| OS Northing | 0152695 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33044201 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 006C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |