Postcode sector · GU26 6

Guildford GU26 6 area guide

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Is Guildford GU26 6 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU26 6), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £696,517 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (0 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 51% 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
£696,517
from 125 sales
Population
15,836
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
131.7
per 1,000 · -51% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 0 secondary · 0/1 good+
Broadband
70%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Guildford GU26 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU26 6 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,132) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 GU26 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (36 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 GU26 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 6,418

Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU26 6.

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Guildford GU26 6: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU26 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU26 6?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU26 6 runs at 131.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU26 6 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU26 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU26 6 runs at 131.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU26 6?

Homes in Guildford GU26 6 sell for around £696,517 on average, based on 125 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU26 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU26 6 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,132) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU26 6?

There are 6 schools in Guildford GU26 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU26 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU26 6, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU26 6 a deprived area?

Guildford GU26 6 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).