GU2 8HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roundhill Way, 0.3km from Westborough in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8HJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00155541 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUNDHILL WAY, GU2 8HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUNDHILL WAY, GU2 8HJ.
384
33
£ 52,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 8HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in GU2 8HJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8HJ. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 392,800
Flat
£ 227,500
1 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 8HJ has low crime rates — 21 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
Wey Valley College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
The Hope Service
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Stoughton Infant School
Onslow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best Biltong0.7 km
- Southway Express0.2 km
- Sadia Grocery and Butchers0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Wooden Bridge1.0 km
- Holroyd Arms0.7 km
- Park Barn Community Club0.7 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Alex Cafe0.8 km
- Assessment and Qualifications Alliance0.9 km
- Hillside Coffee0.9 km
- Lakeside Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Seasons Cafe & Kitchen0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hungry Boys1.0 km
- Pizzaman0.9 km
- Guildford Kebab Centre0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Empire fish bar0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.7 km
- Guildford2.3 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Foxburrows Avenue0.1 km
- Fairfield Rise0.2 km
- Woodside Road0.2 km
- Fairfield Rise0.2 km
- Woodside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU28HJ · Data under Open Government Licence