GU2 4DX is a safe, established residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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: Average house prices are around £400k, up 28.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00155304 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DX.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4DX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 47, GU2 4DX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4DX. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4DX has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Shalford Infant School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- YT-Industries0.9 km
- St Nicolas PCC0.8 km
- Coppa Club1.0 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Mount News and Wine0.8 km
- ZERO - Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Fresco Delikafessen0.9 km
- TK MAXX0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Clockwork Kitchen0.9 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- The Keep1.0 km
- White House Public House0.8 km
- Ye Olde Ship Inn0.1 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hungry Buddha1.0 km
- Red Planet Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza GoGo1.0 km
- Street Cups1.0 km
- Guildford Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.1 km
- Guildford1.2 km
- Shalford1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Law College0.1 km
- Law College0.1 km
- Guildown Road0.2 km
- Guildown Road0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24DX · Data under Open Government Licence