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Guildford GU51 5 area guide

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Is Guildford GU51 5 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU51 5), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £477,390 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU51 5 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (153 of 2,313) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 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: £103,625 (70 sales)1996: £100,719 (71 sales)1997: £113,819 (85 sales)1998: £128,122 (83 sales)1999: £137,914 (78 sales)2000: £200,222 (65 sales)2001: £179,451 (48 sales)2002: £219,540 (79 sales)2003: £231,128 (61 sales)2004: £255,281 (72 sales)2005: £232,522 (75 sales)2006: £251,351 (80 sales)2007: £311,841 (68 sales)2008: £267,411 (45 sales)2009: £298,448 (41 sales)2010: £296,588 (34 sales)2011: £379,593 (89 sales)2012: £381,486 (84 sales)2013: £463,429 (105 sales)2014: £397,449 (64 sales)2015: £367,965 (56 sales)2016: £483,043 (88 sales)2017: £525,790 (136 sales)2018: £525,905 (75 sales)2019: £539,405 (109 sales)2020: £567,465 (86 sales)2021: £480,853 (134 sales)2022: £514,025 (136 sales)2023: £539,110 (88 sales)2024: £477,390 (68 sales)2025: £521,846 (87 sales)2026: £589,375 (20 sales) 2026: £589,375 (20 sales) — part year so far £589,375 £100,719 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU51 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 21 crimesJun 24: 21 crimesJul 24: 23 crimesAug 24: 17 crimesSep 24: 22 crimesOct 24: 14 crimesNov 24: 23 crimesDec 24: 20 crimesJan 25: 24 crimesFeb 25: 14 crimesMar 25: 18 crimesApr 25: 22 crimesMay 25: 26 crimesJun 25: 29 crimesJul 25: 24 crimesAug 25: 19 crimesSep 25: 18 crimesOct 25: 21 crimesNov 25: 13 crimesDec 25: 17 crimesJan 26: 20 crimesFeb 26: 30 crimesMar 26: 25 crimesApr 26: 15 crimes Apr 26: 15 crimes 30 13 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU51 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
23%
Households with children
35%
Households
2,583

Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU51 5.

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Guildford GU51 5: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU51 5 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU51 5), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £477,390 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 5?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU51 5 runs at 111.1 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU51 5 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU51 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU51 5 runs at 111.1 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU51 5?

Homes in Guildford GU51 5 sell for around £477,390 on average, based on 68 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU51 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU51 5 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (153 of 2,313) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU51 5?

There are 2 schools in Guildford GU51 5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Guildford GU51 5 a deprived area?

Guildford GU51 5 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).