GU2 8WB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burrows Close, 0.4km from Westborough in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU2 8WB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GU2 8WB are sourced from Output Area E00155542 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURROWS CLOSE, GU2 8WB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURROWS CLOSE, GU2 8WB.
242
34
£ 52,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 8WB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GU2 8WB has a significant social housing presence — 57% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 8WB. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
4 sales · Mean £ 368,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 8WB has low crime rates — 25 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
Wey Valley College
Kings College Guildford
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Guildford Grove Primary School
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
The Hope Service
Stoughton Infant School
Onslow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best Biltong0.9 km
- Southway Express0.3 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.5 km
- North Guildford Food Bank0.8 km
- Premier Southway Stores0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Alex Cafe0.9 km
- Seasons Cafe & Kitchen0.9 km
- The Smooth1.0 km
- Caffe Kix Ltd1.0 km
- Colgate Palmolive Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.9 km
- Park Barn Community Club0.5 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Empire fish bar0.5 km
- Imraan tandoori0.5 km
- Ming's Take Away0.5 km
- Southway Chicken House / Southway Pizza House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station1.8 km
- Guildford2.4 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Woodside Road0.1 km
- Foxburrows Avenue0.2 km
- Foxburrows Avenue0.3 km
- Bargate Court0.3 km
- Fairfield Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU28WB · Data under Open Government Licence