Postcode GU1 4QS is located in an urban city, within the Stoke ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Guildford Town Centre area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 343.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Guildford Town Centre is £65,769 per year. The nearest station is Guildford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Recreation Road Recreation Ground.
Guildford Town Centre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Guildford Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 343.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Guildford Town Centre is £65,769 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from GU1 4QS.
Guildford Town Centre near GU1 4QS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Guildford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Guildford | N/A | Walking directions to Guildford |
| 0.5 mi | London Road (Guildford) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Guildford) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Recreation Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Recreation Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Foxenden Quarry | Small | Walking directions to Foxenden Quarry |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £495,500 in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,232,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £766,250 |
| Flats | 50 | £284,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £627,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £553,750 |
10 year median price trend in Stoke
In the GU1 4QS postcode area, located within Guildford Town Centre, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU1 4QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chinese Taste | 89B Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD | Walking directions to Chinese Taste |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 20 Bedford Road, Guildford, GU1 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | York Road, Guildford, GU1 4AT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 7-9 Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Guild Foods Market | 45 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RN | Walking directions to Guild Foods Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.