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GU1

GUILDFORD

Surrey, South East, England

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GU1 is the postcode district for GUILDFORD, located in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £668,263
1yr change ▼ 6.0%
Crime 82% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£668,263

▼ 6.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

133% above national avg

Crime Rate

148.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

328 Mbps

Property Prices in GU1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GU1 is £668,263, which is 9% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in GU1 cost 132.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GU1 have fallen 6.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,257,612 263
Semi-detached £570,654 400
Terraced £579,109 185
Flat £307,380 589
All types £668,263 1502

5-Year Price History

£606K £643K £680K £716K £753K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GU1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 148.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GU1 has a crime rate significantly 82% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
56.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
33.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GU1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GU1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Merrow Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Guildford High School Other Not inspected mi
Tormead School Other Not inspected mi
Royal Grammar School Guildford Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,359

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GU1 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GU1 is collected by Guildford. The Band D rate is £2,215/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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GU1 — GUILDFORD

Area Summary

GU1 (GUILDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£668,263, 133% above national average), higher-than-average crime (82% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about GU1 GUILDFORD

What is the average house price in GU1 GUILDFORD?
The average house price in GU1 (GUILDFORD) is £668,263, based on 1502 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 133% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.0% over the past year.
Is GU1 GUILDFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in GU1 is above the national average (148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (56.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GU1 GUILDFORD?
The population of GU1 (GUILDFORD) is approximately 151,359 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in GU1?
The average broadband download speed in GU1 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GU1 GUILDFORD?
There are 17 schools in or near GU1. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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