GU2 4BW is an active urban area on Portsmouth Road, 0.1km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU2 4BW 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (358 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00155319 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4BW.
330
34
£ 79,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4BW 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 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4BW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
7 sales · Mean £ 263,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near GU2 4BW are high at 358 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
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Oxfam0.8 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.6 km
- Cliche0.8 km
- Food For Thought0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Vaughan House0.7 km
- Angel View0.8 km
- Asperion Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Lloyds Number 1 Bar0.3 km
- The Five And Lime0.5 km
- The Rat's Castle / The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger and Desserts0.9 km
- Corkage0.3 km
- George Abbot0.2 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Amor Amora0.7 km
- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.4 km
- Bubble CiTea0.4 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Anaj Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Kokoro0.4 km
- Nuro0.7 km
- Tiffins / Miah0.7 km
- Meat the Greek Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.4 km
- Guildford0.7 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- The Mount0.1 km
- Lawn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24BW · Data under Open Government Licence