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Guildford GU16 7 area guide

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Is Guildford GU16 7 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU16 7), recorded crime is 174% above the national average, homes sell for around £458,550 on average, 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 GU16 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU16 7 is rated high. Around 33.1% of properties (540 of 1,632) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 226 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: £71,289 (36 sales)1996: £81,453 (50 sales)1997: £84,947 (67 sales)1998: £99,091 (49 sales)1999: £121,913 (43 sales)2000: £130,522 (40 sales)2001: £154,959 (51 sales)2002: £172,088 (50 sales)2003: £210,748 (41 sales)2004: £213,603 (37 sales)2005: £213,143 (44 sales)2006: £219,758 (38 sales)2007: £228,244 (49 sales)2008: £275,014 (25 sales)2009: £291,465 (23 sales)2010: £220,518 (29 sales)2011: £248,761 (23 sales)2012: £233,086 (22 sales)2013: £243,582 (25 sales)2014: £3,491,628 (39 sales)2015: £794,329 (24 sales)2016: £710,877 (38 sales)2017: £510,379 (54 sales)2018: £787,200 (25 sales)2019: £1,735,743 (25 sales)2020: £297,838 (37 sales)2021: £606,661 (55 sales)2022: £385,229 (35 sales)2023: £1,002,813 (24 sales)2024: £458,550 (30 sales)2025: £408,621 (33 sales)2026: £361,536 (14 sales) 2026: £361,536 (14 sales) — part year so far £3,491,628 £71,289 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU16 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 57 crimesJun 24: 49 crimesJul 24: 56 crimesAug 24: 54 crimesSep 24: 65 crimesOct 24: 62 crimesNov 24: 82 crimesDec 24: 67 crimesJan 25: 63 crimesFeb 25: 52 crimesMar 25: 63 crimesApr 25: 55 crimesMay 25: 70 crimesJun 25: 58 crimesJul 25: 80 crimesAug 25: 65 crimesSep 25: 71 crimesOct 25: 79 crimesNov 25: 73 crimesDec 25: 62 crimesJan 26: 63 crimesFeb 26: 59 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 55 crimes Apr 26: 55 crimes 82 41 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU16 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 63/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
27%
Households with children
32%
Households
4,280

Owned 57% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU16 7.

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Guildford GU16 7: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU16 7 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU16 7), recorded crime is 174% above the national average, homes sell for around £458,550 on average, 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 GU16 7?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU16 7 runs at 733.3 per 1,000 properties, 174% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU16 7 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU16 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU16 7 runs at 733.3 per 1,000 properties, 174% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU16 7?

Homes in Guildford GU16 7 sell for around £458,550 on average, based on 30 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU16 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU16 7 is rated high. Around 33.1% of properties (540 of 1,632) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 226 are at significant risk.

Is Guildford GU16 7 a deprived area?

Guildford GU16 7 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).