Postcode sector · GU21 4

Guildford GU21 4 area guide

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Is Guildford GU21 4 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU21 4), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £763,961 on average, there are 4 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 77% 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
£763,961
from 135 sales
Population
13,622
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
62.0
per 1,000 · -77% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Guildford GU21 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU21 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (17 of 4,305) 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 20/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 22%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 5,290

Owned 76% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU21 4.

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Guildford GU21 4: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU21 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU21 4?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU21 4 runs at 62.0 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU21 4 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU21 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU21 4 runs at 62.0 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU21 4?

Homes in Guildford GU21 4 sell for around £763,961 on average, based on 135 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU21 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU21 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (17 of 4,305) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU21 4?

There are 4 schools in Guildford GU21 4 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU21 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU21 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU21 4 a deprived area?

Guildford GU21 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).