GU2 9RY is a safe, established residential area on Shepherds Hill, 0.5km from Stoughton in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 9RY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, up 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 9RY are sourced from Output Area E00155553 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS HILL, GU2 9RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS HILL, GU2 9RY.
319
39
£ 63,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 9RY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GU2 9RY has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 9RY. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 402,500
6 sales · Mean £ 407,575
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
2 sales · Mean £ 422,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 9RY has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stoughton Infant School
The Hope Service
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wey Valley College
Northmead Junior School
Christ's College, Guildford
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
Pond Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.5 km
- Wooden Bridge0.8 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH&Co Workplace0.8 km
- Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Worplesdon Kebab Centre0.6 km
- Alex Cafe0.6 km
- Shahin Tandoori0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Empire fish bar0.4 km
- Imraan tandoori0.4 km
- Ming's Take Away0.4 km
- Hungry Boys0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best Biltong0.5 km
- Lewis News and Wines0.3 km
- Southway Express1.0 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.4 km
- Woodbridge Hill Service Station0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.1 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.5 km
- Guildford2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Road0.1 km
- Lincoln Road0.1 km
- Shepherds Lane0.1 km
- Shepherds Lane0.1 km
- Northway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU29RY · Data under Open Government Licence