GU4 7BQ is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Burpham in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU4 7BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 10 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00155387 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU4 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU4 7BQ.
293
44
£ 71,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU4 7BQ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU4 7BQ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 7BQ. The average age is 43.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU4 7BQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. 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
George Abbot School
St Peter's Catholic School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Chitoi0.7 km
- Shangri-La1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- The Little Market Co0.6 km
- Cook1.0 km
- Pantiles Service Station0.9 km
- The Bakery1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- M & R barber and brew1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clandon2.0 km
- London Road (Guildford)3.0 km
- Guildford3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Merrow Lane0.2 km
- Merrow Lane0.3 km
- Fitzjohn Close0.4 km
- Fitzjohn Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU47BQ · Data under Open Government Licence