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Area guide · Guildford

Living in Guildford

A snapshot of life in Guildford, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Guildford is a town in Guildford, South East with a population of 77,870. The average house price is £620,943 and the overall crime rate is 72.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Guildford ranks

Population

77,870

Avg House Price

£620,943

Crime Rate

72.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

424 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,848

Median Age

42.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Guildford's detached homes (£1,007,800) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£300,737).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Guildford prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£574,656 → £620,943).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,007,800	£838,500	318
Semi-Detached	£559,325	£520,000	465
Terraced	£463,831	£425,000	239
Flat	£300,737	£280,000	273

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Guildford is 72.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Guildford: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	21
Primary	16
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Boxgrove Primary School	Primary	Good
Burpham Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Christ's College, Guildford	Secondary	Good
George Abbot School	Secondary	Good
Guildford County School	Secondary	Outstanding
Guildford Grove Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School	Primary	Good
Kings College Guildford	Secondary	Good
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School	Primary	Good
Merrow Junior School	Primary	Good
Northmead Junior School	Primary	Good
Onslow Infant School	Primary	Good
Pewley Down Infant School	Primary	Outstanding
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School	Primary	Good
Sandfield Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School	Primary	No rating available
St Peter's Catholic School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Stoughton Infant School	Primary	Good
Weyfield Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Guildford averages 424 Mbps — 324% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Guildford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	64.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,196

Demographics & Economy

Population	77,870
Median Age	42.3
Median Household Income	£37,848
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	44.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Guildford?

The average house price in Guildford is £620,943 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Guildford?

The most affordable entry point in Guildford is a flat, with an average price of £300,737.

Is Guildford a safe place to live?

Guildford has a recorded crime rate of 72.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Guildford?

Guildford has 21 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Guildford?

Average broadband download speeds in Guildford are around 424 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Guildford?

Guildford is a settlement in Guildford with a population of approximately 77,870.

Most compared with

How does Guildford stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Guildford

House price: £446,654 · £620,943
Crime rate: 70.8 · 72
Distance: 9.6 mi

Aldershot

Guildford

House price: £360,986 · £620,943
Crime rate: N/A · 72
Distance: 7.8 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Guildford

House price: £1,205,601 · £620,943
Crime rate: 58.1 · 72
Distance: 11.2 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Guildford

House price: £421,078 · £620,943
Crime rate: 72 · 72
Distance: 6.3 mi

Ashford Common

Guildford

House price: £401,849 · £620,943
Crime rate: 76 · 72
Distance: 13.6 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Guildford

House price: £401,849 · £620,943
Crime rate: 76 · 72
Distance: 13.9 mi

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