Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AU.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Vehicle crime27
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.1 km
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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils0.7 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • The Little Market Co0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Horse and Groom0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • ASHUKA TANDOORI0.7 km
  • Clandon Golf0.7 km
  • Cottage0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Merrow SF Connect0.7 km
fastfood

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