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Guildford GU1 3 area guide

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Is Guildford GU1 3 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU1 3), recorded crime is 58% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,009,802 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Guildford GU1 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU1 3 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (126 of 3,180) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £102,755 (126 sales)1996: £106,494 (207 sales)1997: £151,218 (144 sales)1998: £142,079 (155 sales)1999: £188,241 (162 sales)2000: £281,562 (146 sales)2001: £259,211 (211 sales)2002: £312,131 (177 sales)2003: £319,778 (117 sales)2004: £378,213 (114 sales)2005: £305,105 (171 sales)2006: £398,934 (146 sales)2007: £459,461 (150 sales)2008: £449,080 (65 sales)2009: £491,897 (79 sales)2010: £579,750 (95 sales)2011: £433,463 (101 sales)2012: £456,126 (123 sales)2013: £510,498 (122 sales)2014: £729,311 (114 sales)2015: £1,044,858 (115 sales)2016: £829,586 (138 sales)2017: £1,000,863 (91 sales)2018: £811,585 (117 sales)2019: £747,195 (87 sales)2020: £955,690 (84 sales)2021: £1,289,699 (128 sales)2022: £864,805 (113 sales)2023: £971,555 (76 sales)2024: £1,009,802 (100 sales)2025: £863,950 (101 sales)2026: £612,300 (15 sales) 2026: £612,300 (15 sales) — part year so far £1,289,699 £102,755 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 81 crimesJun 24: 51 crimesJul 24: 47 crimesAug 24: 65 crimesSep 24: 65 crimesOct 24: 70 crimesNov 24: 95 crimesDec 24: 96 crimesJan 25: 66 crimesFeb 25: 50 crimesMar 25: 74 crimesApr 25: 59 crimesMay 25: 78 crimesJun 25: 98 crimesJul 25: 88 crimesAug 25: 112 crimesSep 25: 83 crimesOct 25: 100 crimesNov 25: 60 crimesDec 25: 95 crimesJan 26: 71 crimesFeb 26: 71 crimesMar 26: 62 crimesApr 26: 81 crimes Apr 26: 81 crimes 112 47 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 76/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
35
One-person households
37%
Households with children
21%
Households
4,978

Owned 49% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 40%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU1 3.

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Guildford GU1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU1 3 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU1 3), recorded crime is 58% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,009,802 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU1 3?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU1 3 runs at 421.9 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU1 3 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU1 3 runs at 421.9 per 1,000 properties, 58% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU1 3?

Homes in Guildford GU1 3 sell for around £1,009,802 on average, based on 100 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU1 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU1 3 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (126 of 3,180) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU1 3?

There are 4 schools in Guildford GU1 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU1 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU1 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU1 3 a deprived area?

Guildford GU1 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).