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About

Ash Wharf is a modern residential quarter situated along the River Wey, characterised by its contemporary apartment buildings and converted warehouses. The area functions primarily as a living space, with a focus on private balconies and waterside walks. Its architecture reflects a blend of new construction and adaptive reuse of older industrial structures, creating a distinct streetscape defined by brick and glass.

The river is central to the area's layout, with pathways following its course and providing views of working boat locks. A specific feature is the presence of historic timber barges, often moored along the wharf, connecting the present development to the site's past as a commercial timber yard. The atmosphere is generally quiet, geared towards residents rather than visitors, with minimal commercial activity beyond a few local amenities.

Area overview

On average Ash Wharf has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ash Wharf is £60,384 per year. The median sale price in Ash Wharf is £395,000 (around £444 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £475,000. There are 1 schools in Ash Wharf: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ash Wharf is home to around 6,115 people, with a population density of about 2,965.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ash Wharf Population
6,115
Population density
2,965.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.92(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(+27%)
Public order
5.23(-14%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,156
84.3%
Other White
292
4.77%
Other Asian
111
1.81%
Pakistani
92
1.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
83
1.36%
Total population: 6,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,429
28.65%
No qualifications
1,001
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
877
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
669
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
557
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 4,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
886
34.05%
Owns outright
825
31.71%
Other social rented
319
12.26%
Social rents from council
307
11.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
214
8.22%
Total households: 2,602

Property prices in Ash Wharf

Median price: £395,000
Price per sq ft: £444
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £475K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £444 per square foot) in Ash Wharf area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ash Wharf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£530,000£437
Semi-Detached16£437,500£462
Terraced11£345,000£486
Flats13£190,000£355

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ash Wharf

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ash Wharf.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000£222,500£325,000£280,500
2017£430,000£197,750£325,000£293,750
2018£443,750£170,000£340,000£300,000
2019£372,000£190,000£345,000£287,500
2020£450,000£215,000£337,500£325,000
2021£460,000£175,500£365,000£313,500
2022£497,500£177,000£427,500£330,000
2023£540,000£185,000£405,000£320,000
2024£494,000£196,500£385,000£340,000
2025£530,000£175,000£432,500£354,000
2026£483,500£206,250£425,000£321,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ash Wharf.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ash Wharf.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£320£338£402
2017£342£361£367£368
2018£383£379£375£369
2019£412£344£366£380
2020£352£367£357£359
2021£451£384£390£416
2022£455£379£446£430
2023£460£367£429£417
2024£444£371£415£445
2025£441£394£457£471
2026£418£339£459£483
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ash Wharf.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ash Wharf in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Guildford district.

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,547
Band E£3,113
Band F£3,679
Band G£4,246
Band H£5,095

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.