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Guildford GU3 1 area guide

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Is Guildford GU3 1 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU3 1), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £827,842 on average, there is 1 school 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 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.

Flood risk in Guildford GU3 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU3 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (71 of 1,770) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 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 (1995–2025)

1995: £134,623 (26 sales)1996: £217,479 (29 sales)1997: £242,664 (48 sales)1998: £230,207 (29 sales)1999: £306,608 (32 sales)2000: £411,805 (21 sales)2001: £291,242 (30 sales)2002: £344,909 (34 sales)2003: £457,141 (34 sales)2004: £433,999 (35 sales)2005: £466,291 (17 sales)2006: £503,390 (37 sales)2007: £441,245 (40 sales)2008: £754,671 (24 sales)2009: £555,280 (25 sales)2010: £613,248 (27 sales)2011: £663,063 (23 sales)2012: £736,248 (28 sales)2013: £529,008 (28 sales)2014: £1,838,214 (40 sales)2015: £688,090 (21 sales)2016: £773,818 (27 sales)2017: £717,321 (35 sales)2018: £765,567 (35 sales)2019: £762,889 (18 sales)2020: £1,458,548 (31 sales)2021: £947,402 (44 sales)2022: £1,047,615 (44 sales)2023: £1,557,550 (10 sales)2024: £827,842 (31 sales)2025: £895,089 (28 sales) 2025: £895,089 (28 sales) £1,838,214 £134,623 1995 2025

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU3 1, 1995–2025. Latest £895,089. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 10 crimesJun 24: 6 crimesJul 24: 7 crimesAug 24: 9 crimesSep 24: 11 crimesOct 24: 4 crimesNov 24: 5 crimesDec 24: 3 crimesJan 25: 5 crimesFeb 25: 3 crimesMar 25: 11 crimesApr 25: 3 crimesMay 25: 10 crimesJun 25: 4 crimesJul 25: 10 crimesAug 25: 4 crimesSep 25: 5 crimesOct 25: 6 crimesNov 25: 7 crimesDec 25: 11 crimesJan 26: 9 crimesFeb 26: 8 crimesMar 26: 4 crimesApr 26: 9 crimes Apr 26: 9 crimes 11 3 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU3 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
28%
Households with children
27%
Households
3,426

Owned 64% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU3 1.

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Guildford GU3 1: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU3 1 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU3 1), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £827,842 on average, there is 1 school 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU3 1?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU3 1 runs at 76.9 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU3 1 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU3 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU3 1 runs at 76.9 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU3 1?

Homes in Guildford GU3 1 sell for around £827,842 on average, based on 31 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU3 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU3 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (71 of 1,770) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU3 1?

There is 1 school in Guildford GU3 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU3 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU3 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU3 1 a deprived area?

Guildford GU3 1 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).