Postcode GU2 7LQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Oval park.
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 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from GU2 7LQ.
Onslow Village and University near GU2 7LQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Guildford | N/A | Walking directions to Guildford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Oval park | Small | Walking directions to The Oval park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £975,000 | £599 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £661,000 | £603 |
| Terraced | 9 | £580,000 | £544 |
| Flats | 4 | £258,500 | £477 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 7LQ.
In the GU2 7LQ postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU2 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5-7 Old Palace Road, Guildford, GU2 7TU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 12-14 Madrid Road, Guildford, GU2 7NT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Station View, Guildford, GU1 4UT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Mount | 2 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4HN | Walking directions to The Mount |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 GU2 7LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Harry Alfred Steel
Onslow - Elected 7 May 2026
Zöe Franklin
Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU2 7LQ 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 GU2 7LQ in Onslow Village and University is £632,000 (about £584 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to GU2 7LQ, including Guildford County School (Outstanding), St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School (Good) and Queen Eleanor's Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU2 7LQ is Guildford, about 460 m away.
GU2 7LQ 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 GU2 7LQ 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).
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.