GU2 4AB is an active urban area located 0.0km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU2 4AB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (428 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00155319 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU2 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU2 4AB.
330
34
£ 79,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4AB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU2 4AB spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4AB. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near GU2 4AB are high at 428 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Sandfield Primary School
Pewley Down Infant School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Oxfam0.7 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.4 km
- Cliche0.7 km
- Food For Thought0.4 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Vaughan House0.6 km
- Angel View0.7 km
- Asperion Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Lloyds Number 1 Bar0.2 km
- The Five And Lime0.4 km
- The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts0.8 km
- Alley Bar0.3 km
- Journeys0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Amor Amora0.6 km
- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.2 km
- Bubble CiTea0.2 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Anaj Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Kokoro0.3 km
- Nuro0.6 km
- Nuro Kebab House0.9 km
- Perfect Pizza0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.3 km
- Guildford0.6 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount0.1 km
- The Mount0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant0.2 km
- White Lion Walk0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24AB · Data under Open Government Licence