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St Nicolas

Crime

LowHigh

About

St Nicolas ward sits along the River Wey in northern Guildford, characterised by a mix of residential streets and green corridors. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its western boundary is defined by the river and the Farnham Road railway line, while Stoke Park lies to the east. The ward includes the historic St Nicolas Church, from which it takes its name, and the surrounding conservation area with its older properties.

A notable feature is the presence of the Wey Navigation, with its towpath providing a route for walkers and cyclists through the ward. The area contains several local shops and amenities concentrated around the church and on London Road. The University of Surrey campus is located immediately to the south, influencing the local community. Open spaces include the riverside meadows and the recreation ground near the church.

Area overview

On average St Nicolas has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Nicolas is £77,574 per year. The median sale price in St Nicolas is £415,000 (around £450 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,160 and £865,000. There are 2 schools in St Nicolas: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in St Nicolas

Median price: £415,000

Price per sq ft: £450

Sales (last 12 months): 41

Typical range (middle 50%): £249K – £865K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £450 per square foot) in St Nicolas area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Nicolas over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£1,250,000	£699	£812,500	£1,175,000	£1,268,750	£1,331,250
Semi-Detached	8	£982,500	£608	£703,000	£842,500	£1,175,000	£1,250,000
Terraced	3	£539,000	£471	£377,900	£449,500	£554,500	£566,900
Flats	24	£292,500	£397	£105,450	£209,000	£387,500	£484,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Nicolas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicolas.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£1,382,000	£327,500	£640,000	£525,000
2017	£1,265,000	£450,000	£750,000	£820,000
2018	£965,000	£435,000	£895,000	£650,000
2019	£1,080,000	£372,500	£960,000	£507,500
2020	£1,117,500	£327,500	£776,610	£612,500
2021	£1,110,300	£360,000	£650,000	£640,000
2022	£1,215,000	£312,500	£725,250	£450,000
2023	£1,320,000	£394,750	£557,500	£625,000
2024	£1,230,000	£345,000	£611,207	£752,500
2025	£1,275,000	£371,500	£850,000	£705,000
2026	£1,250,000	£325,000	£982,500	£570,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicolas.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£604	£575	£542	£490
2017	£608	£504	£470	£490
2018	£573	£508	£510	£515
2019	£519	£502	£504	£496
2020	£590	£436	£552	£503
2021	£608	£462	£567	£505
2022	£660	£465	£565	£565
2023	£774	£448	£598	£580
2024	£662	£455	£557	£539
2025	£767	£459	£609	£546
2026	£776	£390	£610	£646

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 St Nicolas ward.

Local councillors

Tom Hunt

St Nicolas - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats