Postcode sector · GU8 5

Guildford GU8 5 area guide

271 postcodes · 271 postcodes

Is Guildford GU8 5 a good place to live?

In Guildford (GU8 5), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £731,414 on average, there are 6 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 71% below average
E Floodhigh risk
How we grade →

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
£731,414
from 113 sales
Population
14,469
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
77.5
per 1,000 · -71% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
70%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Guildford GU8 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU8 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 4,191) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 GU8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 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 GU8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 5,916

Owned 72% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GU8 5.

Browse postcodes

Nearby areas

Guildford GU8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Guildford GU8 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Guildford GU8 5?

Recorded crime in Guildford GU8 5 runs at 77.5 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Guildford GU8 5 safe?

Crime in Guildford GU8 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Guildford GU8 5 runs at 77.5 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Guildford GU8 5?

Homes in Guildford GU8 5 sell for around £731,414 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Guildford GU8 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Guildford GU8 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 4,191) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Guildford GU8 5?

There are 6 schools in Guildford GU8 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Guildford GU8 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Guildford GU8 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Guildford GU8 5 a deprived area?

Guildford GU8 5 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).