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Guildford GU6 8 area guide

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Is Guildford GU6 8 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU6 8), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £601,472 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 8/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£601,472
from 200 sales
Population
18,292
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
6.3
per 1,000 · -98% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
0 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
65%
gigabit-ready · 90% superfast
Flood risk
High
8.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Guildford GU6 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU6 8 is rated high. Around 8.2% of properties (460 of 5,606) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 302 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 GU6 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 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 GU6 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 10/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 7,320

Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU6 8.

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Guildford GU6 8: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU6 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU6 8?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU6 8 runs at 6.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU6 8 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU6 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU6 8 runs at 6.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU6 8?

Homes in Guildford GU6 8 sell for around £601,472 on average, based on 200 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU6 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU6 8 is rated high. Around 8.2% of properties (460 of 5,606) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 302 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU6 8?

There are 2 schools in Guildford GU6 8 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Guildford GU6 8 a deprived area?

Guildford GU6 8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).