GU5 0AD is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Broadford in Shalford (Guildford). Administratively it sits within Shalford ward and the Guildford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU5, GU5 0AD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 GU5 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00155459 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU5 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU5 0AD.
266
47
£ 63,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU5 0AD 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU5 0AD combines high owner-occupation (76%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU5 0AD. The average age is 46.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GU5 0AD has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gosden House School
Bramley Oak Academy
Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery
Shalford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bramley's Apple the Greengrocer0.9 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Ultralink Services Ltd1.0 km
- Kilfeather & Dumbrill Ltd1.0 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Jolly Farmer1.0 km
- Bramley Social Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kingfish1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Champan Tandoori1.0 km
- Jade Inn1.0 km
- The Nest Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Bramley Golf Club Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shalford1.4 km
- Farncombe2.9 km
- Chilworth3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gosden House School0.2 km
- Gosden House School0.2 km
- Foxborough Hill Road0.3 km
- Foxborough Hill Road0.3 km
- Links Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU50AD · Data under Open Government Licence