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.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4AA.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Guildford County School
Pewley Down Infant School
Sandfield Primary School
Shalford Infant School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GU24AA · Data under Open Government Licence