Living in GU12, Guildford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU12 in Guildford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Guildford: £523,974, down 5.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around GU12
115 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £130,000 to £750,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 GREEN WAY, GU12 4XA | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 30 CHURCH VIEW, GU12 6RT | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| WINDSOR LODGE WINDSOR GARDENS, GU12 6QT | detached | £720,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 4 ALICE GATE, 5 LONGACRE, GU12 6DR | flat-maisonette | £170,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 40 KINGFISHER WALK, GU12 6RF | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 4 ATTFIELD CLOSE, GU12 6PX | semi-detached | £535,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Shawfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| The Cambridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Marlborough Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
21 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Barfield Prep School, Salesian College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near GU12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
151 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Guildford's figures.
Common questions about GU12
What is the average house price in GU12?
The average sold price in Guildford is £523,974 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU12?
Prices in Guildford are down 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU12?
The median of 115 recorded sales around central GU12 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £130,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU12?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU12, and 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU12?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU12 at risk of flooding?
Central GU12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GU12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 78% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 151 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU12 safe?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GU12 or GU11, GU12 or GU14, GU12 or GU9.
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