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Guildford GU7 1 area guide

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Is Guildford GU7 1 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU7 1), recorded crime is 79% below the national average, homes sell for around £569,305 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

A Safetycrime 79% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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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
£569,305
from 202 sales
Population
15,492
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
56.9
per 1,000 · -79% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
4 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
68%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Guildford GU7 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU7 1 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (87 of 5,009) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 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 GU7 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 GU7 1 (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: 42
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 6,394

Owned 67% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU7 1.

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Guildford GU7 1: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU7 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU7 1?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU7 1 runs at 56.9 per 1,000 properties, 79% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU7 1 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU7 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU7 1 runs at 56.9 per 1,000 properties, 79% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU7 1?

Homes in Guildford GU7 1 sell for around £569,305 on average, based on 202 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU7 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU7 1 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (87 of 5,009) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU7 1?

There are 8 schools in Guildford GU7 1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU7 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU7 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU7 1 a deprived area?

Guildford GU7 1 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).