GU2 8DT is a safe, established residential area on Southway, 0.1km from Park Barn in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8DT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £445k, down 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8DT are sourced from Output Area E00155537 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWAY, GU2 8DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWAY, GU2 8DT.
348
34
£ 52,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU2 8DT has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 8DT. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU2 8DT is moderate at 50 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
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
Wey Valley College
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Onslow Infant School
Wood Street Infant School
The Hope Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Southway Express0.8 km
- North Guildford Food Bank0.3 km
- Premier Southway Stores0.2 km
- Southway News Limited0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Vet School Cafe0.7 km
- Surrey Technology Centre0.5 km
- Hospitality, Catering Conference Services0.6 km
- Pitchside Coffee0.8 km
- The Bench Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Park Barn Community Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.0 km
- Guildford2.7 km
- London Road (Guildford)3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kings College0.1 km
- Kings College0.1 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Bargate Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU28DT · Data under Open Government Licence