GU2 8LH is a safe, established residential area on Broomfield, 0.5km from Park Barn in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8LH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8LH are sourced from Output Area E00155561 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOMFIELD, GU2 8LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMFIELD, GU2 8LH.
341
34
£ 52,100 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, GU2 8LH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 8LH. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
Terraced
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 8LH has low crime rates — 40 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
Kings College Guildford
Guildford Grove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wey Valley College
Wood Street Infant School
Worplesdon Primary School
Stoughton Infant School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Southway Express1.0 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.9 km
- North Guildford Food Bank0.4 km
- Premier Southway Stores0.5 km
- Renourish limited0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Surrey Technology Centre0.9 km
- Corner Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Park Barn Community Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House1.0 km
- Empire fish bar0.9 km
- Imraan tandoori0.9 km
- Ming's Take Away0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.4 km
- Guildford3.0 km
- London Road (Guildford)3.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Oak0.1 km
- Park Barn Community Centre0.1 km
- Park Barn Community Centre0.1 km
- Clover Road0.3 km
- Broomfield0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU28LH · Data under Open Government Licence