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GU2 7RZ

Beechcroft Drive

Onslow

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Detailed insights for GU2 7RZ

Overview

Postcode GU2 7RZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 18 ft away from GU2 7RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Onslow Village and University near GU2 7RZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU2 7RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe MountLargeWalking directions to The Mount
0.3 miOnslow ArboretumMediumWalking directions to Onslow Arboretum

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
1,882.2 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
269
74.93%
Other White
21
5.85%
Indian
19
5.29%
Irish
10
2.79%
Other
9
2.51%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
62.73%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.43%
No qualifications
11
4.06%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
55.73%
Owns outright
46
35.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 7RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 7RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2025Unit 6, The A3 Garage, Guildford By Pass, Guildford, GU2 7RZOtherLeasehold£20,000
30 Jul 202524, High View Road, Guildford, GU2 7RSDetachedFreehold£655,000
17 Mar 2025Windy End, 1, High View Road, Guildford, GU2 7RSDetachedFreehold£900,000
04 Jul 202560, High View Road, Guildford, GU2 7RUDetachedFreehold£800,000
30 Sept 2025Minstrels, Hogs Back, Guildford, GU3 1DDDetachedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the GU2 7RZ postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU2 7RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOnslow Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryQueen Eleanor's Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryGuildford Grove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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 7RZ, 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 7RZ

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

The area around GU2 7RZ 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 7RZ?

The median sale price around GU2 7RZ 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 7RZ?

There are 4 schools close to GU2 7RZ, including Onslow Infant School (Good), Queen Eleanor's Church of England School (Good) and Guildford Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GU2 7RZ?

GU2 7RZ 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 7RZ (Onslow Village and University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU2 7RZ 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.