Postcode GU2 8LA is located in an urban city, within the Westborough ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Park Barn & Royal Surrey area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park Barn & Royal Surrey is £57,574 per year. The nearest station is Guildford, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Derby Road Pocket Park.
Park Barn & Royal Surrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,233 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Park Barn & Royal Surrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Park Barn & Royal Surrey is £57,574 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GU2 8LA.
Park Barn & Royal Surrey near GU2 8LA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Derby Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Derby Road Pocket Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Westborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £570,000 | £511 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £425,000 | £467 |
| Terraced | 5 | £360,000 | £416 |
| Flats | 1 | £230,000 | £281 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465,000 | £214,950 | £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 | £552,500 | £230,000 | £415,150 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £418 | £372 | £394 | £361 |
| 2017 | £436 | £413 | £404 | — |
| 2018 | £452 | £413 | £422 | £423 |
| 2019 | £375 | £316 | £411 | £378 |
| 2020 | £443 | £376 | £424 | £360 |
| 2021 | £422 | £379 | £444 | £530 |
| 2022 | £504 | £415 | £468 | £450 |
| 2023 | £504 | £420 | £468 | £434 |
| 2024 | £451 | £392 | £444 | £500 |
| 2025 | £449 | £344 | £473 | £395 |
| 2026 | £582 | £281 | £345 | £434 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 8LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 106A, Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LR | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 134, Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LR | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 73, Dunmore, Guildford, GU2 8JX | Detached | Freehold | £369,950 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 59, Dunmore, Guildford, GU2 8JX | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 197, Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £457,000 |
In the GU2 8LA postcode area, located within Park Barn & Royal Surrey, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GU2 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southway Stores | 270-272 Southway, Guildford, GU2 8DY | Walking directions to Southway Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Savers Mini Mart | Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8DY | Walking directions to Savers Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Guildford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GU2 8LA, 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 8LA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GU2 8LA in Westborough is £425,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to GU2 8LA, including Guildford Grove Primary School (Good), Kings College Guildford (Good) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GU2 8LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,233 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 8LA 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).