Living in GU2, Guildford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU2 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 GU2
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £450,000 and a range from £220,000 to £830,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 ST JOHNS ROAD, GU2 7UQ | semi-detached | £610,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 121A ALDERSHOT ROAD, GU2 8BE | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 9 WORPLESDON ROAD, GU2 9RW | semi-detached | £496,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 6 PICKERING PLACE, GU2 8AH | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-03-03 |
| 12 VERNON WAY, GU2 8DD | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-02-26 |
| 5 GRANTLEY ROAD, GU2 8BW | semi-detached | £477,500 | 2025-12-08 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Stoughton Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Shalford Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Loseley Fields Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
15 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Guildford High School, Royal Grammar School Guildford, Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Tormead School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near GU2, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Surrey.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 30.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 17.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
416 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU2 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Guildford's figures.
Common questions about GU2
What is the average house price in GU2?
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 GU2?
Prices in Guildford are down 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU2?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central GU2 in the last 2 years is £450,000, ranging from £220,000 to £830,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU2?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU2, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU2?
416 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU2 at risk of flooding?
Central GU2 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 GU2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £450,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 416 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU2 safe?
416 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU2 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? GU2 or GU1, GU2 or GU3, GU2 or GU4.
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