Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSMOUTH ROAD, GU2 4DJ.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 79,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU2 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, GU2 4DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GU2 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Portsmouth Road, 0.5km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GU2 4DJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00155325 (shared with 14 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 GU2 4DJ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

GU2 4DJ 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.2 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils0.6 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.0 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School

Good384 pupils1.4 km
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School

Good346 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Brown Bread0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Nespresso UK LTD0.7 km
  • Anthropologie0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett (Friary)0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Alley Bar0.6 km
  • Journeys0.7 km
  • Kerrera Bar0.9 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.6 km
  • The Guildford Tup1.0 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Atto0.7 km
  • Cosy Club0.7 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.6 km
  • De Nada0.8 km
  • Deli Italy0.6 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.6 km
  • Street Cups0.6 km
  • Subway Friary Ltd0.7 km
  • Shakeaway0.8 km
  • Hungry Buddha0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Angel View0.9 km
  • Vaughan House1.0 km
  • Asperion Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station0.8 km
  • Guildford0.9 km
  • London Road (Guildford)1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawn Road0.1 km
  • Lawn Road0.2 km
  • Guildown Road0.2 km
  • Guildown Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km