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GU4 8 area guide

Who lives in GU4 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Guildford
Region
South East
Population
17,474 (2024)
At a glance

What GU4 8 is like

The GU4 8 postcode sector in Guildford covers 182 live postcodes and is home to about 17,474 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 67.5% of households own their home, 19.5% rent privately and 11% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 55.9% 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 8 sold for a median of £620,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU4 8 compares

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

AffluenceMore
8.3/ 10

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

CrimeMore
7/ 10

Around the middle — 38.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£620,000

Median over 91 sales in GU4 8, −4.2% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.2/ 10

Limited — 1 station within a mile, 7 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

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

Household incomeMore
£75,150

Average a year, before tax — higher than 90% 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

    11.5% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.3 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

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

Questions

GU4 8 FAQs

01
Is GU4 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.3 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 38.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 7 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.2 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in GU4 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £620,000.

Homes in GU4 8 sold for a median of £620,000 across 91 sales in the year to August 2026, −4.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is GU4 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 38.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU4 8, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 7 of 10.
04
Who lives in GU4 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.8% of residents. 67.5% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (40.2%).
05
Which council covers GU4 8?

GU4 8 is in Guildford.

GU4 8 is in Guildford, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is GU4 8?

Connectivity scores 3.2 out of 10.

There are 7 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 3.2 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, 0.8 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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