Postcode GU1 4SY is located in an urban city, within the Stoke ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Onslow Village and University area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 562.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Onslow Village and University is £69,994 per year. The nearest station is Guildford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Foxenden Quarry.
Onslow Village and University has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Onslow Village and University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 562.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Onslow Village and University is £69,994 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from GU1 4SY.
Onslow Village and University near GU1 4SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Foxenden Quarry | Small | Walking directions to Foxenden Quarry |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £516 per square foot) in Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,232,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £770,250 | £687 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £635,000 | £570 |
| Terraced | 21 | £562,500 | £522 |
| Flats | 61 | £278,500 | £469 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £2,100,000 | £295,000 | £490,000 | £467,500 |
| 2017 | £892,500 | £335,000 | £510,000 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £342,250 | £490,950 | £484,400 |
| 2019 | £719,950 | £301,625 | £500,000 | £497,500 |
| 2020 | £757,500 | £291,000 | £500,000 | £477,000 |
| 2021 | £701,250 | £299,975 | £575,000 | £445,000 |
| 2022 | £694,000 | £305,000 | £576,000 | £525,000 |
| 2023 | £686,250 | £260,000 | £565,000 | £525,000 |
| 2024 | £620,000 | £288,975 | £542,500 | £547,780 |
| 2025 | £766,250 | £285,000 | £620,000 | £575,000 |
| 2026 | — | £278,500 | £540,000 | £501,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £650 | £540 | £489 | £496 |
| 2017 | £589 | £600 | £499 | £518 |
| 2018 | £491 | £585 | £498 | £485 |
| 2019 | £535 | £495 | £479 | £496 |
| 2020 | £619 | £484 | £508 | £518 |
| 2021 | £660 | £470 | £525 | £519 |
| 2022 | £489 | £535 | £579 | £538 |
| 2023 | £727 | £485 | £567 | £505 |
| 2024 | £610 | £525 | £545 | £551 |
| 2025 | £547 | £494 | £566 | £523 |
| 2026 | — | £456 | £564 | £523 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU1 4SY.
In the GU1 4SY postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU1 4SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chinese Taste | 89B Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD | Walking directions to Chinese Taste |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 20 Bedford Road, Guildford, GU1 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | oseyo | 23 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4TA | Walking directions to oseyo |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | York Road, Guildford, GU1 4AT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 4SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cait Taylor
Stoke - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Hives
Stoke - Elected 4 May 2023
Vanessa King
Stoke - Elected 4 May 2023
Zöe Franklin
Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU1 4SY records about 562 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GU1 4SY in Onslow Village and University is £470,000 (about £516 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to GU1 4SY, including Sandfield Primary School (Good), Royal Grammar School Guildford and Castle Garden School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU1 4SY is Guildford, about 296 m away.
GU1 4SY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,457 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 4SY is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cait Taylor (Liberal Democrats), Steve Hives (Liberal Democrats) and Vanessa King (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.