Living in GU23, Guildford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU23 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 GU23
64 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £665,000 and a range from £230,000 to £1,555,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 DANESFIELD, GU23 6LS | detached | £841,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 25 HAWTHORN ROAD, GU23 6LH | semi-detached | £612,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| WILLOWCROFT SEND MARSH ROAD, GU23 6JR | detached | £585,000 | 2026-03-17 |
| 35 DANESFIELD, GU23 6LS | detached | £950,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| FROG COTTAGE, 14 NEWARK LANE, GU23 6BZ | terraced | £370,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 16 WILLOW DRIVE, GU23 6LF | terraced | £521,000 | 2026-02-13 |
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
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrford Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Clandon CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Ripley Court School | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Send CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Hoe Bridge School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
| Greenfield School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
5 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Greenfield School, Hoe Bridge School, Ripley Court School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near GU23, 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 25.2% |
| Professional occupations | 21.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
26 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU23 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Guildford's figures.
Common questions about GU23
What is the average house price in GU23?
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 GU23?
Prices in Guildford are down 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU23?
The median of 64 recorded sales around central GU23 in the last 2 years is £665,000, ranging from £230,000 to £1,555,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU23?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU23, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU23?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU23 at risk of flooding?
Central GU23 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 GU23 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 £665,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 26 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU23 safe?
26 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU23 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? GU23 or GU22, GU23 or KT14, GU23 or KT24.
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