GU2 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.5km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
For families considering a move, GU2 4DL represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £937k, up 134.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00155304 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DL.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4DL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU2 4DL combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£937k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £937k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 134.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4DL. 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
£ 825,000
7 sales · Mean £ 842,464
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4DL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Brown Bread0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Nespresso UK LTD0.7 km
- Anthropologie0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett (Friary)0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Alley Bar0.6 km
- Journeys0.7 km
- Kerrera Bar0.9 km
- Kings Head Public House0.6 km
- Labyrinth Guildford0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Atto0.7 km
- Cosy Club0.7 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- De Nada0.8 km
- Deli Italy0.6 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.6 km
- Street Cups0.7 km
- Subway Friary Ltd0.7 km
- Shakeaway0.8 km
- Hungry Buddha0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angel View0.9 km
- Asperion Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.8 km
- Guildford0.9 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Guildown Road0.1 km
- Guildown Road0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.2 km
- Law College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24DL · Data under Open Government Licence