Affluence in GU5 9ST
How GU5 9ST ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Gomshall, Shere & Albury
- Council
- Guildford
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,005 (2024)
GU5 9STGuildford
How well off GU5 9ST is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the GU5 9ST area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of 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 environment4.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 GU5 9ST area is broadly in line with that, at 53.5%. 30.3% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the GU5 9ST area is well above that, at 52.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the GU5 9ST area is well above that, at 52.8%. 6.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood GU5 9ST sits in (Gomshall, Shere & Albury): about 2,005 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.