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Overview

Postcode GU2 7DD 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below 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 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Mount.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Onslow Village and University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Onslow Village and University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from GU2 7DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Onslow Village and University near GU2 7DD 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU2 7DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Guildford

N/A

Walking directions to Guildford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU2 7DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe MountLargeWalking directions to The Mount
0.1 miOnslow ArboretumMediumWalking directions to Onslow Arboretum
0.5 miBannister's FieldSmallWalking directions to Bannister's Field

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
1,908.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.8(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.48(-72%)
Other theft
2.9(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.74(-73%)
Public order
1.74(-71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
67.89%
Arab
18
5.5%
Other White
17
5.2%
Other Asian
16
4.89%
Other
14
4.28%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
52.61%
No qualifications
44
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.92%
Shared ownership
2
1.54%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 7DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 7DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202511, Powell Close, Guildford, GU2 7QTTerracedLeasehold£290,000
16 May 202528, Wilderness Court, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QSFlatsLeasehold£272,000
12 Dec 202519, Windsor Close, Guildford, GU2 7QUFlatsLeasehold£320,000
06 Mar 202512, Windsor Close, Guildford, GU2 7QUTerracedFreehold£400,000
05 Aug 2025Flat, 3A, The Square, Guildford, GU2 7QRFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the GU2 7DD postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU2 7DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryOnslow Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryQueen Eleanor's Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryGuildford County SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7DD, 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 015BE01030467
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about GU2 7DD

Is GU2 7DD (Onslow Village and University) safe?

The area around GU2 7DD records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7DD?

The median sale price around GU2 7DD 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 7DD?

There are 7 schools close to GU2 7DD, including Onslow Infant School (Good), Queen Eleanor's Church of England School (Good) and Guildford County School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU2 7DD?

The closest station to GU2 7DD is Guildford, about 1,575 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU2 7DD?

GU2 7DD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU2 7DD (Onslow Village and University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU2 7DD 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).

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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.