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Guildford GU52 8 area guide

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Is Guildford GU52 8 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU52 8), recorded crime is 45% below the national average, homes sell for around £458,705 on average, there are 2 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 GU52 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU52 8 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (28 of 2,147) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 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: £81,665 (51 sales)1996: £96,086 (56 sales)1997: £98,783 (47 sales)1998: £121,219 (47 sales)1999: £138,055 (75 sales)2000: £158,363 (73 sales)2001: £188,595 (74 sales)2002: £211,036 (70 sales)2003: £231,980 (45 sales)2004: £220,013 (59 sales)2005: £202,939 (103 sales)2006: £250,639 (54 sales)2007: £265,958 (59 sales)2008: £253,958 (30 sales)2009: £237,810 (30 sales)2010: £311,466 (32 sales)2011: £288,514 (32 sales)2012: £335,688 (53 sales)2013: £318,374 (144 sales)2014: £375,223 (115 sales)2015: £395,474 (171 sales)2016: £412,583 (202 sales)2017: £397,253 (168 sales)2018: £421,454 (150 sales)2019: £411,369 (78 sales)2020: £727,655 (66 sales)2021: £409,079 (132 sales)2022: £940,638 (96 sales)2023: £453,075 (63 sales)2024: £458,705 (73 sales)2025: £436,373 (66 sales)2026: £430,500 (20 sales) 2026: £430,500 (20 sales) — part year so far £940,638 £81,665 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GU52 8, 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: 30 crimesJul 24: 19 crimesAug 24: 20 crimesSep 24: 27 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 25 crimesDec 24: 21 crimesJan 25: 8 crimesFeb 25: 17 crimesMar 25: 19 crimesApr 25: 15 crimesMay 25: 24 crimesJun 25: 20 crimesJul 25: 24 crimesAug 25: 23 crimesSep 25: 8 crimesOct 25: 13 crimesNov 25: 13 crimesDec 25: 18 crimesJan 26: 14 crimesFeb 26: 18 crimesMar 26: 19 crimesApr 26: 16 crimes Apr 26: 16 crimes 34 8 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GU52 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 19/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
23%
Households with children
39%
Households
4,951

Owned 75% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU52 8.

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Guildford GU52 8: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU52 8 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU52 8), recorded crime is 45% below the national average, homes sell for around £458,705 on average, there are 2 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 GU52 8?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU52 8 runs at 148.2 per 1,000 properties, 45% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU52 8 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU52 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU52 8 runs at 148.2 per 1,000 properties, 45% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU52 8?

Homes in Guildford GU52 8 sell for around £458,705 on average, based on 73 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU52 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU52 8 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (28 of 2,147) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU52 8?

There are 2 schools in Guildford GU52 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU52 8 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU52 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU52 8 a deprived area?

Guildford GU52 8 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).