Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

RIDGEMOUNT, GU2 7TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEMOUNT, GU2 7TH.

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Population

2,501

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

8%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU2 7TH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 23, 48% renting. GU2 7TH has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.

home £642,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU2 7TH is a well-regarded residential area on Ridgemount, 0.3km from Guildford Park in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Onslow ward and the Guildford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GU2 7TH offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Guildford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £642k, down 24.8% 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 7TH are sourced from Output Area E00190471 (shared with 83 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 7TH. The average age is 23.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.9%
Asian / British Asian25.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

8%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 660,000

9 sales · Mean £ 702,160

Semi-Detached

£ 850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 850,000

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

Crime around GU2 7TH is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences348
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order38
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Guildford County School

Outstanding1192 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School

Good346 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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Sandfield Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Onslow Infant School

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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Wey Valley College

Outstanding21 pupils1.2 km
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The Hope Service

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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Kings College Guildford

Good418 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Chinese Taste - Eastern European Food0.9 km
  • Cliche0.2 km
  • Greggs Plc1.0 km
  • Primark0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Atto1.0 km
  • Harris and Hoole1.0 km
  • Wagamama1.0 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.5 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Number 1 Bar0.7 km
  • The Five And Lime1.0 km
  • George Abbot0.9 km
  • The Cannon Guildford Ltd0.9 km
  • Astolat0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Anaj Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Kokoro1.0 km
  • Tiffins / Miah1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Guildford Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Asperion Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station0.6 km
  • Guildford1.2 km
  • London Road (Guildford)1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stag Hill0.2 km
  • Guildford Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Stag Hill0.2 km
  • Guildford Park Avenue0.3 km
  • The Astolat0.3 km