Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

HITHERBURY CLOSE, GU2 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HITHERBURY CLOSE, GU2 4DS.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 79,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

home £1,325,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.4 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils0.8 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.0 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School

Good384 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
hotel

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