Guildford GU47 area guide
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Is Guildford GU47 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU47), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £447,938 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
- B Safetycrime 32% 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
£447,938
Population
22,247
Recorded crime
155.3
Schools
7
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Guildford GU47
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU47 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (382 of 8,396) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 305 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 GU47, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (62 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 GU47 (May 24–Apr 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 8,149
Owned 79% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for GU47.
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Guildford GU47: frequently asked questions
Is Guildford GU47 a good place to live?
In Guildford (GU47), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £447,938 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
What is the crime rate in Guildford GU47?
Recorded crime in Guildford GU47 runs at 155.3 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Guildford GU47 safe?
Crime in Guildford GU47 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU47 runs at 155.3 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Guildford GU47?
Homes in Guildford GU47 sell for around £447,938 on average, based on 255 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Guildford GU47 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU47 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (382 of 8,396) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 305 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Guildford GU47?
There are 7 schools in Guildford GU47 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Guildford GU47 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU47, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Guildford GU47 a deprived area?
Guildford GU47 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).