Affluence in GU3 1AU
How GU3 1AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shalford & Wanborough
- Council
- Guildford
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,254 (2024)
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How well off GU3 1AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU3 1AU area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Crime6.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 GU3 1AU area is broadly in line with that, at 58.9%. 22.1% are retired and 6.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU3 1AU area is well above that, at 46.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU3 1AU area is well above that, at 48.2%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU3 1AU sits in (Shalford & Wanborough): about 1,254 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.