GU2 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Hitherbury Close, 0.5km from St. Catherine's in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00155304 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HITHERBURY CLOSE, GU2 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HITHERBURY CLOSE, GU2 4DS.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4DS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU2 4DS's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4DS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4DS has low crime rates — 17 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Brown Bread0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Nespresso UK LTD0.8 km
- Anthropologie0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett (Friary)0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Alley Bar0.7 km
- Journeys0.8 km
- Kerrera Bar0.9 km
- Kings Head Public House0.7 km
- Labyrinth Guildford0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Atto0.8 km
- Cosy Club0.8 km
- Cote Brasserie0.7 km
- De Nada0.9 km
- Deli Italy0.7 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Street Cups0.7 km
- Subway Friary Ltd0.8 km
- Shakeaway0.9 km
- Hungry Buddha0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Angel View0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.9 km
- Guildford1.0 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Guildown Road0.1 km
- Guildown Road0.1 km
- Lawn Road0.3 km
- Law College0.3 km
- Law College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24DS · Data under Open Government Licence