GU4 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Merrow Place, 0.4km from Bushy Hill in Guildford. Administratively it sits within Merrow ward and the Guildford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £812k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU4 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00155378 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERROW PLACE, GU4 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERROW PLACE, GU4 7DL.
378
34
£ 71,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 7DL's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £812k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £812k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU4 7DL. The average age is 33.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 795,000
6 sales · Mean £ 807,750
Detached
£ 865,000
2 sales · Mean £ 865,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU4 7DL has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Bushy Hill Junior School
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
St Peter's Catholic School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
George Abbot School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Merrow News0.8 km
- The Little Market Co0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Horse and Groom0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- ASHUKA TANDOORI0.4 km
- Clandon Golf0.6 km
- Cottage0.4 km
- Cafe B1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Merrow SF Connect0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chitoi0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford)2.5 km
- Clandon2.5 km
- Guildford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Baldwin Crescent0.2 km
- Sheeplands Avenue0.3 km
- Baldwin Crescent0.3 km
- Sheeplands Avenue0.3 km
- Kingfisher Drive Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU47DL · Data under Open Government Licence