Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

PARK BARN DRIVE, GU2 8EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK BARN DRIVE, GU2 8EU.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GU2 8EU has a significant social housing presence — 49% 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. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

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

GU2 8EU is a safe, established residential area on Park Barn Drive, 0.5km from Rydeshill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Worplesdon ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8EU is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8EU are sourced from Output Area E00155568 (shared with 9 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 8EU. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.8%
Asian / British Asian20.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

6 sales · Mean £ 318,333

Flat

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

GU2 8EU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order14
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good629 pupils0.5 km
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Kings College Guildford

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Guildford Grove Primary School

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Wey Valley College

Outstanding21 pupils0.7 km
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Stoughton Infant School

Outstanding312 pupils1.2 km
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The Hope Service

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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Wood Street Infant School

Outstanding75 pupils1.3 km
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Worplesdon Primary School

Good539 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Southway Express0.9 km
  • Flynn's of Guildford0.7 km
  • North Guildford Food Bank0.6 km
  • Premier Southway Stores0.7 km
  • Renourish limited0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Park Barn Community Club0.1 km
  • Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House0.9 km
  • Empire fish bar0.7 km
  • Imraan tandoori0.7 km
  • Ming's Take Away0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station2.4 km
  • Guildford3.0 km
  • London Road (Guildford)3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rye Close0.1 km
  • Rye Close0.1 km
  • The Oak0.1 km
  • Barnwood Court0.2 km
  • Clover Road0.2 km