GU4 7AU is a sought-after residential area on Old Merrow Street, 0.6km from Bushy Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU4 7AU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% 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 20 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 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00155391 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AU.
324
41
£ 71,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU4 7AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU4 7AU combines high owner-occupation (73%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU4 7AU. The average age is 41.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU4 7AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Bushy Hill Junior School
St Peter's Catholic School
Boxgrove Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
George Abbot School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- The Little Market Co0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Horse and Groom0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- ASHUKA TANDOORI0.7 km
- Clandon Golf0.7 km
- Cottage0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Merrow SF Connect0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chitoi0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clandon2.3 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.7 km
- Guildford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingfisher Drive Shops0.1 km
- Baldwin Crescent0.1 km
- Kingfisher Drive Shops0.2 km
- Baldwin Crescent0.2 km
- Greenhill Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU47AU · Data under Open Government Licence