GU2 7UD is a sought-after residential area on Benbrick Road, 0.2km from Dennisville in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Onslow ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 7UD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, down 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 7UD are sourced from Output Area E00155409 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENBRICK ROAD, GU2 7UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENBRICK ROAD, GU2 7UD.
367
35
£ 56,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
With 47% social renting, GU2 7UD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 7UD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 537,500
2 sales · Mean £ 537,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 7UD has low crime rates — 9 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
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Onslow Infant School
Guildford County School
Wey Valley College
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Hope Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cliche0.6 km
- Southway Express0.6 km
- Jewson Timber Building Services Ltd0.9 km
- Simply Fresh0.5 km
- Southway News Limited1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.9 km
- Georgies Kitchen0.8 km
- CH&Co Workplace0.8 km
- MeetspaceVR Guildford1.0 km
- Assessment and Qualifications Alliance0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Anaj Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.9 km
- Pizzaman0.5 km
- Oriental Express0.6 km
- Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Asperion Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Astolat0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.1 km
- Guildford1.7 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Chase0.1 km
- The Chase0.1 km
- The Oval0.2 km
- The Oval0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU27UD · Data under Open Government Licence