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GU2 4DS

Hitherbury Close

St Nicolas

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Overview

Postcode GU2 4DS is located in an urban city, within the St Nicolas ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Pewley Down & The Mount area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pewley Down & The Mount is £78,020 per year. The nearest station is Guildford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shalford Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Pewley Down & The Mount has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pewley Down & The Mount has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Pewley Down & The Mount is £78,020 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from GU2 4DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Pewley Down & The Mount near GU2 4DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Guildford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU2 4DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Guildford

N/A

Walking directions to Guildford
1 mi

London Road (Guildford)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Guildford)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU2 4DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miShalford ParkLargeWalking directions to Shalford Park
0.3 miSt Catherine's CommonSmallWalking directions to St Catherine's Common

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
3,610.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.36(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.42(+74%)
Public order
17.73(+192%)
Other theft
7.39(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
76.79%
Other White
28
9.56%
Indian
9
3.07%
Other
9
3.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.71%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
57.98%
No qualifications
27
10.51%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
35.25%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.74%
Other social rented
26
18.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.11%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

Property prices in St Nicolas

Median price£539,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £1.1M

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £539,000 (about £470 per square foot) in St Nicolas area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £2,500,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£1,275,000£744
Semi-Detached8£850,000£627
Terraced3£539,000£471
Flats23£285,000£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Nicolas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicolas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,382,000£330,000£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£380,000£850,000£705,000
2026£1,250,000£300,000£960,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicolas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicolas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£604£627£525£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£461£609£546
2026£776£351£648
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicolas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Nicolas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 4DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 4DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 2025Flat 4, Willow Point, Hitherbury Close, Guildford, GU2 4DSFlatsLeasehold£1,350,000
26 Mar 202627, The Meadows, Guildford, GU2 4DTFlatsLeasehold£395,000
18 Jul 20258, Rivermount Gardens, Guildford, GU2 4DNTerracedFreehold£810,000
30 Jan 202523, Rivermount Gardens, Guildford, GU2 4DNOtherFreehold£1,025,000
30 Jan 202523, Rivermount Gardens, Guildford, GU2 4DNTerracedFreehold£1,025,000

Schools

In the GU2 4DS postcode area, located within Pewley Down & The Mount, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU2 4DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Nicolas CofE Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCastle Garden SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryGuildford County SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU2 4DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU2 4DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Mount2 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4HNWalking directions to The Mount

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Guildford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,619
Band B£1,889
Band C£2,159
Band D£2,429
Band E£2,969
Band F£3,508
Band G£4,048
Band H£4,858

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GU2 4DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Hunt

St Nicolas - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Zöe Franklin

Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGuildfordE07000209
Parliamentary ConstituencyGuildfordE14001258
WardSt NicolasE05014958
ParishGuildford, unparished areaE43000138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pewley Down & The MountE02006359
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Guildford 016BE01030449
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about GU2 4DS

Is GU2 4DS (Pewley Down & The Mount) safe?

The area around GU2 4DS records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near GU2 4DS?

The median sale price around GU2 4DS in Pewley Down & The Mount is £539,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU2 4DS?

There are 7 schools close to GU2 4DS, including St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School (Good), Castle Garden School and Guildford County School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU2 4DS?

The closest station to GU2 4DS is Guildford, about 919 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU2 4DS?

GU2 4DS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,776 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU2 4DS (Pewley Down & The Mount) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU2 4DS is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Hunt (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.