Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GOLDFINCH GARDENS, GU4 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH GARDENS, GU4 7DN.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GU4 7DN 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.

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

GU4 7DN is a sought-after residential area on Goldfinch Gardens, 0.7km from Bushy Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU4 7DN 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £830k. 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 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00190470 (shared with 25 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 7DN. 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

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 885,000

8 sales · Mean £ 930,000

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

GU4 7DN has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils1.2 km
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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Merrow News0.8 km
  • The Little Market Co0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Horse and Groom0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Merrow SF Connect0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chitoi0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clandon2.4 km
  • London Road (Guildford)2.7 km
  • Guildford3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Partridge Way0.1 km
  • Partridge Way0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Wykeham Road0.3 km