Guildford GU15 area guide
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Is Guildford GU15 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU15), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £619,275 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 of 6 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).
- B Safetycrime 18% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£619,275
Population
48,598
Recorded crime
187.6
Schools
12
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU15 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (463 of 17,574) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 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 GU15, 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 (111 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in GU15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 211/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 18,728
Owned 71% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU15.
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Guildford GU15: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU15 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU15), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £619,275 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (6 of 6 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 GU15?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU15 runs at 187.6 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU15 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU15 runs at 187.6 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU15?
Homes in Guildford GU15 sell for around £619,275 on average, based on 490 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU15 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (463 of 17,574) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 159 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU15?
There are 12 schools in Guildford GU15 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Guildford GU15 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU15, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Guildford GU15 a deprived area?
Guildford GU15 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).