Guildford GU18 area guide
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Is Guildford GU18 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU18), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £511,223 on average, there are 2 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 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 9% below 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
£511,223
Population
13,034
Recorded crime
206.9
Schools
2
Broadband
66%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU18 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (59 of 3,205) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 GU18, 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 (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in GU18 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 5,425
Owned 79% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU18.
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Guildford GU18: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU18 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU18), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £511,223 on average, there are 2 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 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Guildford GU18?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU18 runs at 206.9 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU18 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU18 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU18 runs at 206.9 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU18?
Homes in Guildford GU18 sell for around £511,223 on average, based on 139 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU18 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (59 of 3,205) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU18?
There are 2 schools in Guildford GU18 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Guildford GU18 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU18, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Guildford GU18 a deprived area?
Guildford GU18 sits in deprivation decile 10 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).