Is GU5 0BT a safe place to live?

Yes, GU5 0BT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GU5 0BT?

The average property price in GU5 0BT is currently around £630k.

What is the population of GU5 0BT?

The population for the GU5 0BT area is approximately 468 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

SELBOURNE COTTAGES, GU5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBOURNE COTTAGES, GU5 0BT.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU5 0BT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

GU5 0BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £630k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU5 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Selbourne Cottages, 0.6km from Tiltham's Green in Peasmarsh (Guildford). Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU5, GU5 0BT offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU5 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00155460 (shared with 31 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 GU5 0BT. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%

Asian / British Asian1.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

GU5 0BT has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

Bramley Oak Academy

Inadequate60 pupils0.9 km

Gosden House School

Outstanding122 pupils1.1 km

Broadwater School

Good613 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Shell Topcliffe0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Manor Inn0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Bramley Golf Club Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Farncombe1.7 km
Shalford2.0 km
Godalming3.1 km