Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GU4 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU4 7AE.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU4 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GU4 7AE has a significant social housing presence — 35% 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.

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

GU4 7AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Merrow in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU4 7AE is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 GU4 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00190470 (shared with 25 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 GU4 7AE. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

GU4 7AE has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils0.2 km
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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils1.1 km
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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Merrow News0.7 km
  • The Little Market Co0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Horse and Groom0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • ASHUKA TANDOORI0.2 km
  • Clandon Golf0.4 km
  • Cottage0.2 km
  • Guildford Golf Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Merrow SF Connect0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chitoi0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clandon2.6 km
  • London Road (Guildford)2.6 km
  • Guildford3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Wykeham Road0.2 km
  • Wykeham Road0.2 km
  • Partridge Way0.3 km