Guildford GU22 area guide
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Is Guildford GU22 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU22), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £625,616 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£625,616
Population
48,080
Recorded crime
239.2
Schools
14
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU22
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU22 is rated high. Around 7.7% of properties (1,297 of 16,940) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 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 GU22, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (128 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 GU22 (May 24–Apr 26, average 218/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
- 32%
- Households
- 18,897
Owned 66% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU22.
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Guildford GU22: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU22 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU22), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £625,616 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Guildford GU22?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU22 runs at 239.2 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU22 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU22 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU22 runs at 239.2 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU22?
Homes in Guildford GU22 sell for around £625,616 on average, based on 527 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU22 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU22 is rated high. Around 7.7% of properties (1,297 of 16,940) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU22?
There are 14 schools in Guildford GU22 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Guildford GU22 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU22, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Guildford GU22 a deprived area?
Guildford GU22 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).