Guildford GU21 area guide
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Is Guildford GU21 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU21), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,473 on average, there are 18 schools in the area, 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.
Avg sold price
£518,473
Population
59,397
Recorded crime
287.4
Schools
18
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU21 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (21 of 25,876) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 average (mean) sold price in GU21, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (188 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in GU21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 320/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 23,235
Owned 65% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU21.
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Guildford GU21: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU21 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU21), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,473 on average, there are 18 schools in the area, 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 GU21?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU21 runs at 287.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU21 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU21 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU21 runs at 287.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU21?
Homes in Guildford GU21 sell for around £518,473 on average, based on 717 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU21 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (21 of 25,876) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU21?
There are 18 schools in Guildford GU21 (13 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Guildford GU21 a deprived area?
Guildford GU21 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).