Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

MERROW LANE, GU4 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERROW LANE, GU4 7BS.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU4 7BS 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GU4 7BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GU4 7BS is a sought-after residential area on Merrow Lane, 0.9km from Burpham in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Burpham ward and the Guildford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU4, GU4 7BS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00155240 (shared with 12 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 7BS. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

GU4 7BS has low crime rates — 11 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 crime13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.7 km
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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils1.0 km
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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils1.2 km
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Burpham Foundation Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.3 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Seafare0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Chitoi0.7 km
  • Shangri-La0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • The Little Market Co0.7 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • M & R barber and brew0.8 km
  • Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clandon2.2 km
  • London Road (Guildford)2.9 km
  • Guildford3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Merrow Lane0.2 km
  • Merrow Lane0.2 km
  • Fitzjohn Close0.3 km
  • Fitzjohn Close0.4 km
  • New Inn Lane0.4 km