Affluence in GU2 7XZ
How GU2 7XZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Park Barn & Royal Surrey
- Council
- Guildford
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 5,388 (2024)
GU2 7XZGuildford
How well off GU2 7XZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU2 7XZ area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the GU2 7XZ area is less than half that, at 14.2%. 3.4% are retired and 80.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU2 7XZ area is less than half that, at 11.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU2 7XZ area is below that, at 28.8%. 3.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU2 7XZ sits in (Park Barn & Royal Surrey): about 5,388 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.