GU2 9YB is a sought-after residential area on Somertons Close, 0.3km from Stoughton in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Stoughton ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU2 9YB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 19.8% 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 9YB are sourced from Output Area E00155490 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERTONS CLOSE, GU2 9YB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTONS CLOSE, GU2 9YB.
274
37
£ 66,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU2 9YB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU2 9YB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £406k, 73% 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 down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU2 9YB. The average age is 36.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
7 sales · Mean £ 367,142
Detached
£ 495,000
6 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Flat
£ 257,500
6 sales · Mean £ 235,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU2 9YB has low crime rates — 41 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
Stoughton Infant School
Northmead Junior School
The Hope Service
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre
Wey Valley College
Christ's College, Guildford
Pond Meadow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Holroyd Arms0.8 km
- Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing0.7 km
- Worplesdon Kebab Centre0.9 km
- Alex Cafe0.9 km
- The Smooth0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Empire fish bar0.8 km
- Imraan tandoori0.8 km
- Ming's Take Away0.8 km
- Seafare0.1 km
- Ho Ho Takeaway0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best Biltong0.8 km
- Lewis News and Wines0.1 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Flynn's of Guildford0.8 km
- Woodbridge Hill Service Station0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guildford Station2.4 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.7 km
- Guildford2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Byrefield Road0.1 km
- Sheepfold Road0.1 km
- Byrefield Road0.1 km
- Sheepfold Road0.2 km
- Bryanstone Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU29YB · Data under Open Government Licence