GU2 4BD is an active urban area located 0.4km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
Within the GU2 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00155323 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU2 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU2 4BD.
229
46
£ 79,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GU2 4BD — age 46, 48% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4BD. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU2 4BD is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Pewley Down Infant School
Guildford County School
Sandfield Primary School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Brown Bread0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Nespresso UK LTD0.5 km
- V and M - Vape Mobile0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Alley Bar0.4 km
- Journeys0.5 km
- Kerrera Bar0.6 km
- Kings Head Public House0.3 km
- The Boileroom1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Atto0.5 km
- Carmona Steak And Tapas0.9 km
- Cosy Club0.5 km
- Cote Brasserie0.3 km
- De Nada0.5 km
- + 88 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Pizza GoGo0.4 km
- Street Cups0.4 km
- Subway Friary Ltd0.5 km
- Shakeaway0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angel View0.6 km
- Vaughan House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford0.6 km
- Guildford Station0.7 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Millbrook0.2 km
- Millbrook0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.2 km
- Great Quarry0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24BD · Data under Open Government Licence