GU4 7AW is a sought-after residential area on Merrow Street, 0.5km from Bushy Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU4 7AW is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00190470 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERROW STREET, GU4 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERROW STREET, GU4 7AW.
433
53
£ 71,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU4 7AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
GU4 7AW has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU4 7AW. 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
Economic Activity
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 7AW 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.
school Local Schools
Bushy Hill Junior School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
St Peter's Catholic School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
George Abbot School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Merrow News0.8 km
- The Little Market Co0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Horse and Groom0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- ASHUKA TANDOORI0.3 km
- Clandon Golf0.4 km
- Cottage0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Merrow SF Connect0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chitoi0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clandon2.5 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.6 km
- Guildford3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Partridge Way0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Wykeham Road0.3 km
- Partridge Way0.3 km
- Wykeham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU47AW · Data under Open Government Licence