GU2 4EL is a safe, established residential area on Rookwood Court, 0.4km from Guildford in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU2 4EL 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. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 4EL are sourced from Output Area E00155325 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROOKWOOD COURT, GU2 4EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOKWOOD COURT, GU2 4EL.
241
44
£ 79,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4EL 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.
Area Character
GU2 4EL is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £412k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4EL. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 416,250
26 sales · Mean £ 417,884
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4EL has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School
Guildford County School
Pewley Down Infant School
Sandfield Primary School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Onslow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.9 km
- Cliche0.9 km
- Food For Thought0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- Primark0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Vaughan House1.0 km
- Angel View1.0 km
- Asperion Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Lloyds Number 1 Bar0.6 km
- The Five And Lime0.8 km
- Clockwork Kitchen0.6 km
- Star Inn0.6 km
- The Keep0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Amor Amora0.9 km
- Bamboo Garden0.6 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
- Bubble CiTea0.7 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anaj Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Kokoro0.7 km
- Nuro1.0 km
- Hungry Buddha0.5 km
- Red Planet Pizza0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.6 km
- Guildford0.9 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lawn Road0.1 km
- Lawn Road0.1 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Mountside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24EL · Data under Open Government Licence