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.
THE VALLEY, GU2 4ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALLEY, GU2 4ED.
292
47
£ 79,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
5 nearby- YT-Industries0.8 km
- St Nicolas PCC0.9 km
- Olivo0.8 km
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre0.9 km
- Open Grounds Cafe0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Mount News and Wine0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GU24ED · Data under Open Government Licence