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GU2 8XG

Grange Road

Westborough

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Detailed insights for GU2 8XG

Overview

Postcode GU2 8XG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Onslow Village and University has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Onslow Village and University is £69,994 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from GU2 8XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Onslow Village and University near GU2 8XG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU2 8XG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Guildford

N/A

Walking directions to Guildford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
2,501
Population density
3,311.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.83(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.16(-1%)
Bicycle theft
7.49(+836%)
Public order
6.86(+13%)
Other theft
6.86(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,202
48.04%
Other White
325
12.99%
Indian
275
10.99%
Chinese
166
6.63%
Other Asian
116
4.64%
Total population: 2,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,436
59.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
805
33.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
75
3.09%
Other
49
2.02%
No qualifications
31
1.28%
Total 16+ residents: 2,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
43.01%
Owns outright
57
30.65%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.74%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.84%
Other social rented
5
2.69%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Westborough

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £444K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£590,000£444
Semi-Detached18£425,000£467
Terraced3£350,000£392
Flats3£230,000£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 8XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU2 8XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202597, Weston Road, Guildford, GU2 8ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
30 May 202515, Weston Road, Guildford, GU2 8AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
22 Aug 202512, Caxton Gardens, Guildford, GU2 8AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
21 Jul 20258, Caxton Gardens, Guildford, GU2 8AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000
31 Mar 202510, Caxton Gardens, Guildford, GU2 8AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the GU2 8XG postcode area, located within Onslow Village and University, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU2 8XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of SurreyHigher education institutions

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Hope ServicePupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableFordway CentreAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU2 8XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU2 8XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSadia Grocery45,47 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, GU2 9ADWalking directions to Sadia Grocery
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food48 Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, GU2 9ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCo-opGuildford, GU2 7XHWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miLidlWoodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 1EEWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miLondisPark View Close, Guildford, GU2 8FSWalking directions to Londis

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 8XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Howard Daniel Smith

Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Julia Maureen McShane

Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sandy Lowry

Westborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Zöe Franklin

Guildford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictGuildfordE07000209
Parliamentary ConstituencyGuildfordE14001258
WardWestboroughE05014963
ParishGuildford, unparished areaE43000138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Onslow Village and UniversityE02006358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Guildford 015CE01030468
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about GU2 8XG

Is GU2 8XG (Onslow Village and University) safe?

The area around GU2 8XG 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.

What is the average house price near GU2 8XG?

The median sale price around GU2 8XG in Onslow Village and University is £417,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU2 8XG?

There are 17 schools close to GU2 8XG, including University of Surrey, The Hope Service (Outstanding) and Fordway Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU2 8XG?

The closest station to GU2 8XG is Guildford, about 1,201 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU2 8XG?

GU2 8XG 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).

Who represents GU2 8XG (Onslow Village and University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Guildford covering GU2 8XG 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).

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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.