Living in GU4, Guildford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU4 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 GU4
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £775,000 and a range from £230,000 to £2,390,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 PITT RIVERS CLOSE, GU1 2UY | terraced | £793,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 9 MERROW GRANGE HORSESHOE LANE EAST, GU1 2QW | flat-maisonette | £420,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 HIGH PATH ROAD, GU1 2QG | terraced | £445,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 21 DOWN ROAD, GU1 2PY | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 11 CULVER HOUSE BOXGROVE ROAD, GU1 2LT | flat-maisonette | £260,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 23 ROMANS CLOSE, GU1 2ST | semi-detached | £775,000 | 2026-05-08 |
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
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| George Abbot School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Clandon CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
14 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Guildford High School, Royal Grammar School Guildford, Tormead School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near GU4, 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 | 33.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
49 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU4 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 GU4
What is the average house price in GU4?
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 GU4?
Prices in Guildford are down 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU4?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central GU4 in the last 2 years is £775,000, ranging from £230,000 to £2,390,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU4?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU4, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU4?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU4 at risk of flooding?
Central GU4 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 GU4 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 £775,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 49 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU4 safe?
49 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU4 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? GU4 or GU1, GU4 or GU2, GU4 or GU5.
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