GU4 7BW is a sought-after residential area on Fernden Cottages, 0.9km from Burpham in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.
For serious buyers, GU4 7BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k. 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 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00155387 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDEN COTTAGES, GU4 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDEN COTTAGES, GU4 7BW.
293
44
£ 71,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU4 7BW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU4 7BW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £435k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU4 7BW. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU4 7BW has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Bushy Hill Junior School
George Abbot School
St Peter's Catholic School
Burpham Foundation Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Seafare0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Chitoi0.6 km
- Shangri-La0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- The Little Market Co0.6 km
- Cook0.8 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- M & R barber and brew0.8 km
- Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clandon2.2 km
- London Road (Guildford)2.8 km
- Guildford3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Merrow Lane0.1 km
- Merrow Lane0.1 km
- Fitzjohn Close0.3 km
- Fitzjohn Close0.3 km
- New Inn Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU47BW · Data under Open Government Licence