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Burpham

Crime

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About

Burpham ward lies in the northeast of Guildford, bordered by the A3 road and the River Wey. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from different eras, including modern estates and older properties. It contains local shops and services centred around the Burpham shopping precinct, catering to daily needs. The ward includes several schools and green spaces like Burpham Cricket Ground, providing community focal points.

The topography is characterised by its position on the slopes of the London Clay ridge, with parts offering views over the surrounding landscape. A notable local feature is the ancient trackway known as the Pilgrims' Way, which passes through the southern edge of the area. Transport links are defined by the proximity to the A3, connecting to Guildford town centre and beyond. The overall character is one of a settled, self-contained suburb within the larger borough.

Area overview

On average Burpham has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burpham is £81,086 per year. The median sale price in Burpham is £450,000 (around £531 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £740,250. There are 2 schools in Burpham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Burpham

Median price: £450,000

Price per sq ft: £531

Sales (last 12 months): 106

Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £740K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £531 per square foot) in Burpham area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £1,499,989.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burpham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	35	£837,640	£564	£557,000	£732,500	£927,500	£1,315,000
Semi-Detached	21	£450,000	£577	£250,000	£330,000	£590,000	£726,000
Terraced	20	£360,000	£605	£234,250	£275,000	£512,500	£586,000
Flats	30	£216,250	£425	£107,250	£179,000	£300,000	£441,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burpham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burpham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£695,000	£220,000	£450,000	£346,000
2017	£760,000	£327,500	£476,000	£325,000
2018	£690,000	£275,000	£482,000	£310,000
2019	£660,000	£277,500	£535,000	£352,500
2020	£750,000	£247,500	£440,000	£370,000
2021	£775,000	£272,000	£526,000	£380,000
2022	£885,000	£251,000	£620,000	£366,000
2023	£817,500	£230,000	£565,000	£402,500
2024	£850,500	£214,000	£450,500	£365,000
2025	£820,000	£238,000	£572,500	£282,500
2026	£895,000	£200,000	£411,250	£381,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burpham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£489	£453	£455	£508
2017	£492	£558	£470	£521
2018	£500	£483	£460	£530
2019	£549	£488	£470	£512
2020	£488	£460	£481	£499
2021	£549	£485	£513	£548
2022	£569	£458	£559	£581
2023	£620	£372	£561	£597
2024	£625	£394	£553	£569
2025	£561	£422	£564	£559
2026	£581	£424	£579	£605

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Burpham ward.

Local councillors

George Potter

Burpham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jane Tyson