Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

GUILDOWN AVENUE, GU2 4HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDOWN AVENUE, GU2 4HB.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 79,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.5 km
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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Onslow Infant School

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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

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