Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MERROW STREET, GU4 7AY.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU4 7AY 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GU4 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

GU4 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Old Merrow Street, 0.6km from Bushy Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU4, GU4 7AY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 GU4 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00155389 (shared with 10 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 GU4 7AY. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

Detached

£ 1,050,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000

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

GU4 7AY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime33
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.2 km
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Bushy Hill Junior School

Good274 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1308 pupils0.8 km
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George Abbot School

Good1914 pupils1.1 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good637 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • The Little Market Co0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Horse and Groom0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • ASHUKA TANDOORI0.8 km
  • Clandon Golf0.9 km
  • Cottage0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Merrow SF Connect0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chitoi0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clandon2.3 km
  • London Road (Guildford)2.7 km
  • Guildford3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Baldwin Crescent0.2 km
  • Baldwin Crescent0.2 km
  • Kingfisher Drive Shops0.2 km
  • Kingfisher Drive Shops0.3 km
  • Fitzjohn Close0.3 km