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GU5

GUILDFORD

Surrey, South East, England

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GU5 encompasses GUILDFORD and its surrounding areas in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £928,732
1yr change ▲ 4.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£928,732

▲ 4.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

224% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

57 Mbps

Property Prices in GU5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GU5 is £928,732, which is 52% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in GU5 cost 223.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GU5 have risen 4.4% 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 £1,209,988 161
Semi-detached £688,205 99
Terraced £531,818 59
Flat £411,083 30
All types £928,732 380

5-Year Price History

£879K £903K £927K £951K £975K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GU5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GU5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GU5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GU5 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Shere CofE Aided Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
St Catherine's School Other Not inspected mi
Longacre School Other Not inspected mi
Gosden House School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

134,284

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GU5 are 57.0 Mbps, with 79% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 31% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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57.0 Mbps

Avg Download

10.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

3%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GU5 is collected by Waverley. The Band D rate is £2,263/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

GU

GU5 — GUILDFORD

Area Summary

GU5 (GUILDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£928,732, 224% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (57 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Average

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Frequently Asked Questions about GU5 GUILDFORD

What is the average house price in GU5 GUILDFORD?
The average house price in GU5 (GUILDFORD) is £928,732, based on 380 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 224% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.4% over the past year.
Is GU5 GUILDFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in GU5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GU5 GUILDFORD?
The population of GU5 (GUILDFORD) is approximately 134,284 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in GU5?
The average broadband download speed in GU5 is 57 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 3%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GU5 GUILDFORD?
There are 10 schools in or near GU5. 10% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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