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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).

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 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)

1995: £84,414 (395 sales)1996: £87,651 (525 sales)1997: £98,022 (634 sales)1998: £111,159 (427 sales)1999: £123,014 (685 sales)2000: £144,214 (583 sales)2001: £164,592 (623 sales)2002: £183,985 (608 sales)2003: £203,975 (525 sales)2004: £217,632 (585 sales)2005: £218,374 (487 sales)2006: £241,902 (515 sales)2007: £259,905 (554 sales)2008: £260,262 (255 sales)2009: £232,642 (224 sales)2010: £263,490 (289 sales)2011: £260,176 (251 sales)2012: £267,076 (327 sales)2013: £277,953 (345 sales)2014: £303,334 (396 sales)2015: £346,141 (386 sales)2016: £369,935 (350 sales)2017: £444,091 (340 sales)2018: £504,844 (300 sales)2019: £411,573 (354 sales)2020: £546,092 (300 sales)2021: £459,210 (418 sales)2022: £436,772 (307 sales)2023: £395,321 (264 sales)2024: £447,938 (255 sales)2025: £463,839 (263 sales)2026: £475,882 (62 sales) 2026: £475,882 (62 sales) — part year so far £546,092 £84,414 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

May 24: 96 crimesJun 24: 86 crimesJul 24: 77 crimesAug 24: 91 crimesSep 24: 88 crimesOct 24: 85 crimesNov 24: 85 crimesDec 24: 61 crimesJan 25: 71 crimesFeb 25: 55 crimesMar 25: 62 crimesApr 25: 64 crimesMay 25: 80 crimesJun 25: 78 crimesJul 25: 84 crimesAug 25: 68 crimesSep 25: 58 crimesOct 25: 60 crimesNov 25: 54 crimesDec 25: 58 crimesJan 26: 64 crimesFeb 26: 50 crimesMar 26: 57 crimesApr 26: 64 crimes Apr 26: 64 crimes 96 50 May 24 Apr 26

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).