GU2 9SP is a sought-after residential area on Rydes Hill Road, 0.4km from Rydeshill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU2, GU2 9SP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 9SP are sourced from Output Area E00155550 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYDES HILL ROAD, GU2 9SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYDES HILL ROAD, GU2 9SP.
325
39
£ 63,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 9SP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU2 9SP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 9SP. The average age is 39.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 473,500
10 sales · Mean £ 485,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 9SP has low crime rates — 15 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stoughton Infant School
Wey Valley College
The Hope Service
Northmead Junior School
Kings College Guildford
Worplesdon Primary School
Guildford Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Holroyd Arms1.0 km
- Park Barn Community Club0.9 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Corner Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Emmanuel Cafe0.4 km
- Wholesome Fruit Veg & Mix0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Empire fish bar0.6 km
- Imraan tandoori0.6 km
- Ming's Take Away0.6 km
- Ho Ho Takeaway0.7 km
- The Raaj0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Corner Shop1.0 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.6 km
- Renourish limited0.7 km
- Woodbridge Hill Service Station0.7 km
- Best Biltong1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.5 km
- London Road (Guildford)3.0 km
- Guildford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rydes Avenue0.1 km
- Rydes Hill Common0.1 km
- Rydes Hill Common0.1 km
- Peterborough Road0.2 km
- Peterborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU29SP · Data under Open Government Licence