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GU2 4RG

Farnham Road

Onslow

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Detailed insights for GU2 4RG

Overview

Postcode GU2 4RG is located in an urban city, within the Onslow 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Oval park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
562
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Onslow Village and University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 562.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Onslow Village and University is £69,994 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from GU2 4RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Onslow Village and University near GU2 4RG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU2 4RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Guildford

N/A

Walking directions to Guildford
0.8 mi

London Road (Guildford)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Guildford)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU2 4RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Oval parkSmallWalking directions to The Oval park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,491.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
350.62(+1006%)
Shoplifting
85.14(+967%)
Public order
73.53(+1111%)
Anti-social behaviour
70.05(+470%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.96(+566%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
52.12%
Other White
56
16.97%
Other Asian
26
7.88%
Chinese
18
5.45%
Indian
18
5.45%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
48.53%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.85%
No qualifications
47
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.82%
Other
10
3.26%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
57.41%
Other social rented
27
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.05%
Owns outright
11
6.79%
Social rents from council
3
1.85%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Onslow

Median price£632,000
Price per sq ft£584
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £800K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £632,000 (about £584 per square foot) in Onslow area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Onslow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£975,000£599
Semi-Detached23£661,000£603
Terraced9£580,000£544
Flats4£258,500£477

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Onslow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Onslow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£717,500£485,000£617,500£427,500
2017£732,500£517,000£553,000£422,500
2018£787,500£500,000£595,000£415,000
2019£815,000£256,000£585,000£405,000
2020£770,000£218,500£542,500£465,000
2021£882,500£260,000£590,000£450,000
2022£967,440£255,000£620,000£447,000
2023£875,000£218,000£651,250£435,000
2024£865,000£255,000£570,000£510,000
2025£862,500£272,000£661,000£580,500
2026£632,000£600,000£520,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Onslow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Onslow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£506£577£500£435
2017£546£519£505£435
2018£572£596£544£536
2019£535£451£488£565
2020£581£424£525£462
2021£597£552£561£546
2022£633£396£601£476
2023£665£457£594£552
2024£589£470£584£446
2025£581£474£609£540
2026£699£556£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Onslow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Onslow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 4RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 4RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 20251, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4RGOtherFreehold£7,500,000
20 Mar 202635, Guildford Park Road, Guildford, GU2 7NATerracedFreehold£580,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, Farnham Heights, The Mount, Guildford, GU1 4XEFlatsLeasehold£690,000
26 Mar 202623, Testard Road, Guildford, GU2 4JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£820,000
22 Aug 20254, Foxhanger Court, 20, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU1 4XPFlatsLeasehold£217,000

Schools

In the GU2 4RG postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU2 4RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGuildford County SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Nicolas CofE Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySandfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU2 4RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU2 4RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodStation View, Guildford, GU1 4UTWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miThe Mount2 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4HNWalking directions to The Mount
0.2 miTesco Express11 Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4RYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondis20 Bedford Road, Guildford, GU1 4SJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 mioseyo23 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4TAWalking directions to oseyo

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 4RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Harry Alfred Steel

Onslow - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Zöe Franklin

Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGuildfordE07000209
Parliamentary ConstituencyGuildfordE14001258
WardOnslowE05014954
ParishGuildford, unparished areaE43000138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Onslow Village and UniversityE02006358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Guildford 015AE01030452
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about GU2 4RG

Is GU2 4RG (Onslow Village and University) safe?

The area around GU2 4RG 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.

What is the average house price near GU2 4RG?

The median sale price around GU2 4RG in Onslow Village and University is £632,000 (about £584 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU2 4RG?

There are 11 schools close to GU2 4RG, including Guildford County School (Outstanding), St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School (Good) and Sandfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU2 4RG?

The closest station to GU2 4RG is Guildford, about 142 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU2 4RG?

GU2 4RG 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).

Who represents GU2 4RG (Onslow Village and University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU2 4RG is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Harry Alfred Steel (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.