Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, GU2 9TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, GU2 9TB.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU2 9TB's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £407k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU2 9TB is a sought-after residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.6km from Woodbridge Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Guildford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU2, GU2 9TB offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k. 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 9TB are sourced from Output Area E00155552 (shared with 14 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 9TB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

11 sales · Mean £ 404,340

Flat

£ 249,950

1 sales · Mean £ 249,950

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

GU2 9TB has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime15
Shoplifting14
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good629 pupils0.2 km
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Wey Valley College

Outstanding21 pupils0.5 km
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Stoughton Infant School

Outstanding312 pupils0.5 km
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The Hope Service

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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Kings College Guildford

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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Northmead Junior School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Guildford Grove Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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Christ's College, Guildford

Good659 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Best Biltong0.7 km
  • Lewis News and Wines0.5 km
  • Southway Express0.9 km
  • Sadia Grocery and Butchers0.9 km
  • The Corner Shop0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Alex Cafe0.8 km
  • The Smooth0.8 km
  • Stretched & Fired1.0 km
  • CH&Co Workplace0.9 km
  • Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Seafare0.5 km
  • Guildford Kebab Centre0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Empire fish bar0.3 km
  • Imraan tandoori0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Holroyd Arms0.7 km
  • Park Barn Community Club0.8 km
  • Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Guildford Station2.2 km
  • Guildford2.7 km
  • London Road (Guildford)2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Clockhouse0.1 km
  • Lincoln Road0.2 km
  • Lincoln Road0.2 km
  • Fentum Road0.2 km
  • Fentum Road0.2 km