Overview for Sandy Lane, GUILDFORD, GU3 1HJ

Introduction

Guildford is a town in west Surrey, England, around 27 mi (43 km) southwest of central London. As of the 2011 census, the town has a population of about 77,000 and is the seat of the wider Borough of Guildford, which had around 143,650 inhabitants in mid-2019 est.. The name "Guildford" is thought to derive from a crossing of the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames that flows through the town centre.

The earliest evidence of human activity in the area is from the Mesolithic and Guildford is mentioned in the will of Alfred the Great from c. 880. The exact location of the main Anglo-Saxon settlement is unclear and the current site of the modern town centre may not have been occupied until the early 11th century. Following the Norman Conquest, a motte-and-bailey castle was constructed, which was developed into a royal residence by Henry III. During the late Middle Ages, Guildford prospered as a result of the wool trade and the town was granted a charter of incorporation by Henry VII in 1488.

The River Wey Navigation between Guildford and the Thames was opened in 1653, facilitating the transport of produce, building materials and manufactured items to new markets in London. The arrival of the railways in the 1840s attracted further investment and the town began to grow with the construction of its first new suburb at Charlotteville in the 1860s. The town became the centre of a new Anglican diocese in 1927 and the foundation stone of the cathedral was laid in 1936. Guildford became a university town in September 1966, when the University of Surrey was established by Royal Charter.

Guildford is surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which severely limits its potential for expansion to the east, west and south. Recent development has been focused to the north of the town in the direction of Woking. Guildford now officially forms the southwestern tip of the Greater London Built-up Area, as defined by the Office for National Statistics.

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Summary for Sandy Lane, GUILDFORD, GU3 1HJ

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Artington
in
Shalford
within
Guildford
in
Surrey
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near GU3 1HJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
10
In Progress
36
Completed
10
Cancelled
15

Road Safety near GU3 1HJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Sandy Lane, GU3 1HJ that have been reported to Surrey Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near GU3 1HJ

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Guildford and nearby Videos From YouTube

Up in the air with new mavic

View of GWP lake.

Channel: Luci Woodster (View Channel)

Published: 20 Jun 2020

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Guildford parliamentary constituency.

Guildford is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Angela Richardson (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Sandy Lane, GU3 1HJ

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for GU3 1HJ

Latitude
51.224079
Longitude
-0.608899

Residents at GU3 1HJ

Households
2
Male
3
Female
3
People per Household
3.00

Sunrise and Sunset at GU3 1HJ

Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

GU3 1HJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear23.08%
Cloudy68.57%
Rain7.14%
Windy0.97%
Other0.24%

Population

Guildford
148,000

Deprivation Index

71.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at GU3 1HJ

Active
None

Postcode Details for GU3 1HJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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