GU2 8EQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Park Barn in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8EQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00155537 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU2 8EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU2 8EQ.
348
34
£ 52,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU2 8EQ has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 8EQ. The average age is 33.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 8EQ has low crime rates — 44 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
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
Wey Valley College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Onslow Infant School
The Hope Service
Stoughton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hospitality, Catering Conference Services0.9 km
- Pitchside Coffee1.0 km
- The Bench Bar1.0 km
- Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Vet School Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Empire fish bar0.8 km
- Imraan tandoori0.8 km
- Ming's Take Away0.8 km
- Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Park Barn Community Club0.5 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Flynn's of Guildford0.8 km
- North Guildford Food Bank0.5 km
- Premier Southway Stores0.4 km
- Renourish limited0.9 km
- Southway News Limited0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.9 km
- Guildford2.6 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bargate Court0.1 km
- Bargate Court0.1 km
- Foxburrows Avenue0.1 km
- Kings College0.2 km
- Foxburrows Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU28EQ · Data under Open Government Licence