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GU4 7 area guide

Who lives in GU4 7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Guildford
Region
South East
Population
23,071 (2024)
At a glance

What GU4 7 is like

The GU4 7 postcode sector in Guildford covers 311 live postcodes and is home to about 23,071 people across 13 census neighbourhoods. 70% of households own their home, 19.1% rent privately and 9.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 58.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in GU4 7 sold for a median of £526,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU4 7 compares

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

AffluenceMore
9.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore
6/ 10

Around the middle — 31.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£526,000

Median over 149 sales in GU4 7, −3.5% on the year before.

TransportMore
2.5/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 15 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 8 rated schools in GU4 7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£78,534

Average a year, before tax — higher than 92% 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
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

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

  3. 03
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in GU4 7 are 102% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

  4. 04
    Mostly owner-occupied

    70% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

GU4 7 FAQs

01
Is GU4 7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 31.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 6 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in GU4 7?

The median sale price over the last year was £526,000.

Homes in GU4 7 sold for a median of £526,000 across 149 sales in the year to August 2026, −3.5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is GU4 7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 31.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU4 7, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 6 of 10.
04
Who lives in GU4 7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 7.4% of residents. 70% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (39%).
05
Which council covers GU4 7?

GU4 7 is in Guildford.

GU4 7 is in Guildford, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is GU4 7?

Connectivity scores 2.5 out of 10.

There are 15 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 2.5 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Clandon Rail Station, 1.4 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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