GU2 4EB 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.
For families considering a move, GU2 4EB represents 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £581k, down 51.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00155304 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4EB.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4EB 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 4EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £581k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £581k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 51.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4EB. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 382,000
3 sales · Mean £ 384,000
Terraced
£ 412,500
5 sales · Mean £ 397,900
Detached
£ 582,500
3 sales · Mean £ 937,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4EB has low crime rates — 21 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
Shalford Infant School
Sandfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- YT-Industries0.8 km
- St Nicolas PCC0.9 km
- Olivo0.8 km
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre0.8 km
- Cote Brasserie1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Mount News and Wine0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Clockwork Kitchen1.0 km
- White House Public House0.9 km
- Ye Olde Ship Inn0.0 km
- Kings Head Public House1.0 km
- The Britannia0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Guildford Charcoal Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.2 km
- Guildford1.3 km
- Shalford1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Law College0.0 km
- Law College0.0 km
- Guildown Road0.2 km
- Guildown Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24EB · Data under Open Government Licence