Postcode GU2 8FT is located in an urban city, within the Westborough ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Onslow Village and University area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Recreation Road Recreation Ground.
Onslow Village and University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Onslow Village and University has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from GU2 8FT.
Onslow Village and University near GU2 8FT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Guildford | N/A | Walking directions to Guildford |
| 0.9 mi | London Road (Guildford) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Guildford) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Recreation Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Recreation Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | The Oval park | Small | Walking directions to The Oval park |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £452 per square foot) in Westborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £590,000 | £444 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £425,000 | £467 |
| Terraced | 3 | £350,000 | £392 |
| Flats | 3 | £230,000 | £316 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | £211,475 | £335,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £552,000 | £242,500 | £365,000 | — |
| 2018 | £481,500 | £233,750 | £375,500 | £373,000 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £205,000 | £390,000 | £472,500 |
| 2020 | £469,500 | £192,500 | £384,950 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £187,500 | £380,000 | £366,975 |
| 2022 | £557,500 | £215,000 | £439,000 | £435,000 |
| 2023 | £495,000 | £247,500 | £395,000 | £385,500 |
| 2024 | £507,500 | £202,500 | £421,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £580,000 | £212,500 | £425,000 | £366,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 | £342,800 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £435 | £367 | £388 | £361 |
| 2017 | £436 | £413 | £404 | — |
| 2018 | £452 | £413 | £422 | £423 |
| 2019 | £375 | £316 | £411 | £378 |
| 2020 | £443 | £376 | £424 | £360 |
| 2021 | £422 | £379 | £445 | £530 |
| 2022 | £504 | £415 | £468 | £450 |
| 2023 | £504 | £420 | £468 | £434 |
| 2024 | £451 | £392 | £444 | £500 |
| 2025 | £449 | £344 | £473 | £395 |
| 2026 | — | £281 | £346 | £561 |
In the GU2 8FT postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU2 8FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 1EE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sadia Grocery | 45,47 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, GU2 9AD | Walking directions to Sadia Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Guildford, GU2 7XH | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 48 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, GU2 9AB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | Europa Park Road, Guildford, GU1 1AJ | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 8FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Howard Daniel Smith
Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Julia Maureen McShane
Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandy Lowry
Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Zöe Franklin
Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU2 8FT records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8FT in Onslow Village and University is £417,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to GU2 8FT, including University of Surrey, The Hope Service (Outstanding) and Fordway Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU2 8FT is Guildford, about 973 m away.
GU2 8FT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,331 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 8FT is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Howard Daniel Smith (Labour Party), Julia Maureen McShane (Liberal Democrats) and Sandy Lowry (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.