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.
PARK BARN DRIVE, GU2 8EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK BARN DRIVE, GU2 8EU.
281
34
£ 61,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
Wey Valley College
Stoughton Infant School
The Hope Service
Wood Street Infant School
Worplesdon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Park Barn Community Club0.1 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.8 km
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, Cafe
1 nearby- Corner Cafe0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GU28EU · Data under Open Government Licence