Affluence in GU4 7AQ
How GU4 7AQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Burpham North & Merrow East
- Council
- Guildford
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,661 (2024)
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How well off GU4 7AQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU4 7AQ area averages decile 9.0 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.
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Employment8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 GU4 7AQ area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 28.2% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU4 7AQ area is well above that, at 54.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU4 7AQ area is well above that, at 53.7%. 10.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU4 7AQ sits in (Burpham North & Merrow East): about 1,661 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.