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Guildford GU51 3 area guide

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Is Guildford GU51 3 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU51 3), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £496,229 on average, 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 GU51 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU51 3 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (28 of 4,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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: £103,364 (141 sales)1996: £105,129 (218 sales)1997: £111,002 (216 sales)1998: £126,605 (213 sales)1999: £150,767 (203 sales)2000: £172,574 (186 sales)2001: £186,701 (202 sales)2002: £211,159 (244 sales)2003: £235,086 (174 sales)2004: £237,450 (274 sales)2005: £235,149 (219 sales)2006: £255,923 (244 sales)2007: £290,346 (197 sales)2008: £279,437 (113 sales)2009: £273,378 (136 sales)2010: £295,875 (127 sales)2011: £314,747 (133 sales)2012: £327,771 (140 sales)2013: £357,018 (132 sales)2014: £332,527 (159 sales)2015: £365,803 (207 sales)2016: £358,256 (227 sales)2017: £437,809 (154 sales)2018: £401,214 (189 sales)2019: £398,686 (160 sales)2020: £451,336 (188 sales)2021: £489,531 (204 sales)2022: £515,965 (187 sales)2023: £500,985 (166 sales)2024: £496,229 (206 sales)2025: £502,753 (165 sales)2026: £395,940 (29 sales) 2026: £395,940 (29 sales) — part year so far £515,965 £103,364 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU51 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 16 crimesJun 24: 19 crimesJul 24: 17 crimesAug 24: 7 crimesSep 24: 14 crimesOct 24: 17 crimesNov 24: 22 crimesDec 24: 8 crimesJan 25: 19 crimesFeb 25: 12 crimesMar 25: 18 crimesApr 25: 12 crimesMay 25: 13 crimesJun 25: 18 crimesJul 25: 20 crimesAug 25: 15 crimesSep 25: 15 crimesOct 25: 18 crimesNov 25: 12 crimesDec 25: 15 crimesJan 26: 22 crimesFeb 26: 20 crimesMar 26: 20 crimesApr 26: 12 crimes Apr 26: 12 crimes 22 7 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU51 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 16/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
31%
Households with children
26%
Households
6,058

Owned 77% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU51 3.

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Guildford GU51 3: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU51 3 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU51 3), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £496,229 on average, 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 GU51 3?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU51 3 runs at 43.8 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU51 3 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU51 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU51 3 runs at 43.8 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU51 3?

Homes in Guildford GU51 3 sell for around £496,229 on average, based on 206 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU51 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU51 3 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (28 of 4,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.

Is Guildford GU51 3 a deprived area?

Guildford GU51 3 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).