Guildford population statistics

In 2024, there were 782k residents in Guildford postcode area with an average age of 41.6 years. Population density was 459 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 17.5% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	782k
Average age	41.6
Population density	459

Guildford population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Guildford population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Guildford population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Guildford population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Guildford population pyramid by year

Guildford population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Guildford working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	142k	18.2%	18.3%
16-64	486k	62.2%	62.8%
65+	153k	19.6%	18.9%

Average Age in Guildford postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Guildford	41.6
England & Wales	40.8

Guildford population average age

Annual area statistics of Guildford's population average age compared to country statistics.

Guildford residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.