GU2 4HB is a sought-after residential area on Guildown Avenue, 0.8km from Guildford 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 4HB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M, up 19.3% year-on-year. 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 4HB are sourced from Output Area E00155324 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDOWN AVENUE, GU2 4HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDOWN AVENUE, GU2 4HB.
332
48
£ 79,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 4HB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU2 4HB combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£2.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 4HB. The average age is 48.4. 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
£ 2,525,000
8 sales · Mean £ 2,508,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 4HB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Onslow Infant School
Sandfield Primary School
Pewley Down Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cliche0.9 km
- The Mount News and Wine0.7 km
- ZERO - Zero Waste Shop0.9 km
- Fresco Delikafessen0.9 km
- TK MAXX0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Lloyds Number 1 Bar1.0 km
- Star Inn1.0 km
- White House Public House0.8 km
- Ye Olde Ship Inn0.6 km
- The Britannia0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- YMCA1.0 km
- St Nicolas PCC0.8 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Anaj Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Hungry Buddha0.9 km
- Guildford Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
- Oriental Express0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Asperion Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station0.9 km
- Guildford1.3 km
- London Road (Guildford)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Mountside 30-460.3 km
- Mountside 30-460.3 km
- Mountside0.4 km
- Mountside0.4 km
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