GU2 9XZ is a sought-after residential area on Saffron Platt, 0.4km from Stoughton in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Stoughton ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU2 9XZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, up 11.2% year-on-year. 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 9XZ are sourced from Output Area E00167776 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAFFRON PLATT, GU2 9XZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAFFRON PLATT, GU2 9XZ.
320
40
£ 66,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 9XZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GU2 9XZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 9XZ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 456,000
6 sales · Mean £ 463,500
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
16 sales · Mean £ 454,968
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 9XZ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northmead Junior School
Stoughton Infant School
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
The Hope Service
Pond Meadow School
Christ's College, Guildford
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wey Valley College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing0.4 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Emmanuel Cafe0.6 km
- Wholesome Fruit Veg & Mix0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lewis News and Wines0.4 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Grange Park Stores0.7 km
- The Corner Shop0.6 km
- Best One Hazel Stores0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Seafare0.4 km
- Ho Ho Takeaway0.6 km
- The Raaj0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.7 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.9 km
- Guildford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Johnston Walk0.2 km
- Bryanstone Avenue0.2 km
- Rosemary Crescent0.3 km
- Rosemary Crescent0.3 km
- Grange Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU29XZ · Data under Open Government Licence