GU2 4EN is a sought-after residential area on Guildown Road, 0.5km from St. Catherine's in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU2, GU2 4EN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £875k. 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 GU2 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00155326 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDOWN ROAD, GU2 4EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDOWN ROAD, GU2 4EN.
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£ 79,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU2 4EN combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£875k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £875k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4EN. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,025,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000
Flat
£ 668,750
2 sales · Mean £ 668,750
Semi-Detached
£ 1,600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4EN has low crime rates — 18 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- Primark1.0 km
- Loaf0.9 km
- The Mount News and Wine0.7 km
- ZERO - Zero Waste Shop0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Lloyds Number 1 Bar0.9 km
- Clockwork Kitchen0.8 km
- Star Inn0.8 km
- The Keep0.9 km
- White House Public House0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.9 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Bubble CiTea1.0 km
- Coffee Culture1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kokoro1.0 km
- Hungry Buddha0.8 km
- Red Planet Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza GoGo0.9 km
- Street Cups0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Asperion Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.9 km
- Guildford1.1 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Guildown Road0.1 km
- Guildown Road0.2 km
- Law College0.2 km
- Law College0.2 km
- Lawn Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU24EN · Data under Open Government Licence