The postcode GU2 8XW is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. GU2 8XW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU2 8XW is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 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 8XW as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to GU2 8XW is Midleton Industrial Estate Road which is centered 95 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodbridge Meadows and is 239 m away. The closest railway station is Guildford Rail Station, 1.01 km away.
The closest primary school to GU2 8XW (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 GU2 8XW is The Drumming Snipe and is 5.53 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on May 28, 2021.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 8.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU2 8XW 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 8XW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU2 8XW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU2 8XW
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| 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 GU2 8XW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.07 km | |
| Sandfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Weyfield Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Northmead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.28 km | |
| Guildford County School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 18, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Pond Meadow School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| The Royal Grammar School Guildford | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Kings College Guildford | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Guildford High School | Independent school | 4-19 | 1.55 km | |
| St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Onslow Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.8 km |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 1.91 km |
| Tormead School | Independent school | 4-18 | 2.11 km | |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 2.22 km |
| George Abbot School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU2 8XW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 4.77 km | |
| Constructameal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 13, 2022 | 5.12 km | |
| Institute for Animal Health | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 5.12 km | |
| Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 5.38 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 | |
| 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 | |
| The Drumming Snipe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 28, 2021 | 5.53 km | |
| Soft Creamz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 5.54 km | |
| Noah's Ark Nursery School (Caring Daycare Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 5.57 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 | |
| Mayford Village Hall | Exempt August 30, 2017 | 5.68 km | |
| Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 5.77 km | |
| Hoe Valley School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.83 km | |
| Woking Garden Centre Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2019 | 5.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU2 8XW - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodbridge Meadows | 239 m | |
| Woodbridge Meadows | 270 m | |
| Guildford Business Park | 302 m | |
| University of Surrey Senate Square | 317 m | |
| Austin Pearce | 335 m | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| Guildford Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| London Road (Guildford) Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 30.1 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU2 8XW - Data from Dec 2021
| Stag Hill | 591 m | |
| Riflerange Plantation | 995 m | |
| Peacock Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Ryde's Hill | 1.57 km | |
| Jubilee Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Henley Grove | 1.74 km | |
| Chitty's Common | 1.88 km | |
| Stoke Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Stringer's Common | 2.19 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Britten's Pond | 2.51 km | |
| Manor Copse | 2.52 km | |
| Strawberry Grove | 2.54 km | |
| Piccard's Rough | 2.58 km | |
| Pink's Hill | 2.62 km |
Energy usage data for GU2 8XW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.24597800 |
| Longitude | -0.58509900 |
| OS Easting | 498853 |
| OS Northing | 0150596 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Guildford |
| County Electorial Division | Guildford West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Onslow |
| 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: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Guildford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33039538 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 015C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |