Guildford GU12 area guide
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Is Guildford GU12 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU12), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £410,679 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£410,679
Population
44,525
Recorded crime
251.6
Schools
7
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU12 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (1,504 of 16,316) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 266 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)
Annual sold price in GU12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (115 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in GU12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 214/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 17,517
Owned 67% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU12.
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Guildford GU12: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU12 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU12), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £410,679 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Guildford GU12?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU12 runs at 251.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU12 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU12 runs at 251.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU12?
Homes in Guildford GU12 sell for around £410,679 on average, based on 503 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU12 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (1,504 of 16,316) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 266 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU12?
There are 7 schools in Guildford GU12 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Guildford GU12 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU12, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Guildford GU12 a deprived area?
Guildford GU12 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).