Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

BRAY ROAD, GU2 7LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAY ROAD, GU2 7LQ.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU2 7LQ 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.

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU2 7LQ combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£661k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £661k.

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

GU2 7LQ is a mixed residential area on Bray Road, 0.3km from Guildford Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Friary and St Nicolas ward and the Guildford constituency.

For serious buyers, GU2 7LQ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £661k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU2 7LQ are sourced from Output Area E00155316 (shared with 13 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 7LQ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

9 sales · Mean £ 629,666

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

Crime around GU2 7LQ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences311
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils0.1 km
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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School

Good346 pupils0.7 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Onslow Infant School

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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Pewley Down Infant School

Outstanding181 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Brown Bread1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett (Friary)0.7 km
  • Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.8 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Alley Bar0.9 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.9 km
  • Labyrinth Guildford0.6 km
  • Popworld Guildford0.6 km
  • Clockwork Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Atto0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • De Nada1.0 km
  • Deli Italy0.9 km
  • GORDOS1.0 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza GoGo0.9 km
  • Street Cups0.9 km
  • Subway Friary Ltd0.7 km
  • Oriental Express0.2 km
  • Shakeaway0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Asperion Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station0.5 km
  • Guildford1.1 km
  • London Road (Guildford)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Farnham Road Hospital0.1 km
  • Farnham Road Hospital0.1 km
  • Annandale Road0.2 km
  • Annandale Road0.2 km
  • Wodeland Avenue top0.3 km