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GU3 1 area guide

Who lives in GU3 1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Guildford
Region
South East
Population
9,480 (2024)
At a glance

What GU3 1 is like

The GU3 1 postcode sector in Guildford covers 117 live postcodes and is home to about 9,480 people across 5 census neighbourhoods. 64% of households own their home, 24.1% rent privately and 9.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 54.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in GU3 1 sold for a median of £575,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU3 1 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£575,000

Median over 10 sales in GU3 1, −16.1% on the year before.

TransportMore
1.3/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 8 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in GU3 1 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£73,031

Average a year, before tax — higher than 88% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A student area

    16.1% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    48.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    A big private rental marketPositive

    24.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  4. 04
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

GU3 1 FAQs

01
Is GU3 1 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 1.3 out of 10 (poor).
02
How much does a house cost in GU3 1?

The median sale price over the last year was £575,000.

Homes in GU3 1 sold for a median of £575,000 across 10 sales in the year to August 2026, −16.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is GU3 1 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU3 1, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in GU3 1?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 10.6% of residents. 64% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (37.3%).
05
Which council covers GU3 1?

GU3 1 is in Guildford.

GU3 1 is in Guildford, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is GU3 1?

Connectivity scores 1.3 out of 10.

There are 8 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 1.3 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is Farncombe Rail Station, 1.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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