Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4AA.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 79,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU2 4AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GU2 4AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £885k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £885k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU2 4AA is a safe, established residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.3km from St. Catherine's in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.

For families considering a move, GU2 4AA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £885k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00155304 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4AA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 650,000

5 sales · Mean £ 667,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU2 4AA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Other theft5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.6 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils1.0 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.1 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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Shalford Infant School

Good120 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School

Good384 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • YT-Industries0.9 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • Deli Italy0.9 km
  • Joe & The Juice1.0 km
  • Wagamama1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Loaf1.0 km
  • The Mount News and Wine0.9 km
  • ZERO - Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
  • Fresco Delikafessen0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Alley Bar1.0 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.9 km
  • Clockwork Kitchen0.9 km
  • Star Inn0.9 km
  • The Keep0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.9 km
  • Street Cups1.0 km
  • Hungry Buddha0.9 km
  • Red Planet Pizza1.0 km
  • Guildford Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station1.1 km
  • Guildford1.2 km
  • Shalford1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Law College0.1 km
  • Law College0.1 km
  • Guildown Road0.2 km
  • Guildown Road0.2 km
  • Pilgrims Way0.5 km