Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

THE VALLEY, GU2 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALLEY, GU2 4ED.

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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 4ED 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

GU2 4ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU2 4ED is a safe, established residential area on The Valley, 0.2km 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 4ED 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 £625k, down 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4ED 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 4ED. 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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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

Terraced

£ 650,000

3 sales · Mean £ 633,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU2 4ED 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.7 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils1.0 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.3 km
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Shalford Infant School

Good120 pupils1.5 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • YT-Industries0.8 km
  • St Nicolas PCC0.9 km
  • Olivo0.8 km
  • Yvonne Arnaud Theatre0.9 km
  • Open Grounds Cafe0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Mount News and Wine0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • White House Public House1.0 km
  • Ye Olde Ship Inn0.1 km
  • The Britannia0.8 km
  • George Abbot1.0 km
  • Komo1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station1.2 km
  • Guildford1.3 km
  • Shalford1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Law College0.1 km
  • Law College0.1 km
  • Guildown Road0.3 km
  • Guildown Road0.3 km