Postcode GU1 2SP is located in an urban city, within the Merrow ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West is £85,059 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Guildford), about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Merrow Downs.
Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West is £85,059 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from GU1 2SP.
Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West near GU1 2SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Road (Guildford) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | London Road (Guildford) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Guildford) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merrow Downs | Large | Walking directions to Merrow Downs |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £581,500 (about £556 per square foot) in Merrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £938,500 | £582 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £540,000 | £555 |
| Terraced | 16 | £462,500 | £587 |
| Flats | 13 | £250,000 | £413 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £781,750 | £328,750 | £492,500 | £352,500 |
| 2017 | £810,000 | £280,000 | £481,875 | £369,000 |
| 2018 | £750,000 | £244,000 | £457,500 | £385,000 |
| 2019 | £774,975 | £272,500 | £415,000 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | £760,000 | £275,000 | £470,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £845,000 | £234,000 | £522,500 | £408,750 |
| 2022 | £913,000 | £270,000 | £510,000 | £439,775 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £296,250 | £535,000 | £412,500 |
| 2024 | £882,500 | £270,000 | £507,000 | £397,500 |
| 2025 | £943,000 | £275,000 | £550,000 | £427,500 |
| 2026 | £1,012,500 | £220,000 | £500,000 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £513 | £467 | £465 | £500 |
| 2017 | £520 | £402 | £495 | £488 |
| 2018 | £538 | £437 | £457 | £493 |
| 2019 | £512 | £418 | £438 | £501 |
| 2020 | £523 | £415 | £465 | £495 |
| 2021 | £572 | £441 | £525 | £524 |
| 2022 | £597 | £448 | £538 | £557 |
| 2023 | £624 | £440 | £552 | £581 |
| 2024 | £607 | £458 | £556 | £548 |
| 2025 | £580 | £473 | £553 | £560 |
| 2026 | £667 | £384 | £563 | £582 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU1 2SP.
In the GU1 2SP postcode area, located within Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU1 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Peacocks | 127 Collingwood Crescent, Guildford, GU1 2PF | Walking directions to Peacocks |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 119-121 Collingwood Crescent, Guildford, GU1 2PF | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Guildford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GU1 2SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joanne Helen Shaw
Merrow - Elected 4 May 2023
Joss Bigmore
Merrow - Elected 4 May 2023
Yves De Contades
Merrow - Elected 4 May 2023
Zöe Franklin
Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU1 2SP records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around GU1 2SP in Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West is £581,500 (about £556 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to GU1 2SP, including St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good), Boxgrove Primary School (Good) and Tormead School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU1 2SP is London Road (Guildford), about 1,396 m away.
GU1 2SP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU1 2SP is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joanne Helen Shaw (Liberal Democrats), Joss Bigmore (Residents for Guildford and Villages) and Yves De Contades (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.