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Guildford GU18 5 area guide

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Is Guildford GU18 5 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU18 5), recorded crime is 23% 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).

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 GU18 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU18 5 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)

1995: £110,978 (170 sales)1996: £116,511 (212 sales)1997: £117,440 (224 sales)1998: £141,887 (217 sales)1999: £162,775 (232 sales)2000: £193,746 (201 sales)2001: £216,627 (225 sales)2002: £240,295 (205 sales)2003: £256,401 (184 sales)2004: £274,696 (189 sales)2005: £279,330 (139 sales)2006: £301,755 (204 sales)2007: £332,095 (180 sales)2008: £369,017 (119 sales)2009: £291,766 (114 sales)2010: £344,589 (93 sales)2011: £361,400 (112 sales)2012: £340,964 (123 sales)2013: £358,166 (129 sales)2014: £388,723 (131 sales)2015: £454,231 (120 sales)2016: £442,592 (117 sales)2017: £491,499 (107 sales)2018: £476,136 (88 sales)2019: £501,859 (108 sales)2020: £522,926 (111 sales)2021: £504,964 (152 sales)2022: £534,554 (110 sales)2023: £578,216 (97 sales)2024: £511,223 (139 sales)2025: £588,361 (110 sales)2026: £540,673 (26 sales) 2026: £540,673 (26 sales) — part year so far £588,361 £110,978 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU18 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 20 crimesJun 24: 12 crimesJul 24: 13 crimesAug 24: 22 crimesSep 24: 14 crimesOct 24: 15 crimesNov 24: 15 crimesDec 24: 16 crimesJan 25: 27 crimesFeb 25: 10 crimesMar 25: 23 crimesApr 25: 25 crimesMay 25: 28 crimesJun 25: 20 crimesJul 25: 28 crimesAug 25: 23 crimesSep 25: 34 crimesOct 25: 33 crimesNov 25: 24 crimesDec 25: 33 crimesJan 26: 25 crimesFeb 26: 20 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 30 crimes Apr 26: 30 crimes 41 10 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU18 5 (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 5.

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Guildford GU18 5: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU18 5 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU18 5), recorded crime is 23% 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 5?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU18 5 runs at 206.9 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU18 5 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU18 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU18 5 runs at 206.9 per 1,000 properties, 23% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU18 5?

Homes in Guildford GU18 5 sell for around £511,223 on average, based on 139 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU18 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU18 5 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 5?

There are 2 schools in Guildford GU18 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU18 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU18 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU18 5 a deprived area?

Guildford GU18 5 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).