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GU7 2AE

Borough Road

Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse

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Detailed insights for GU7 2AE

Overview

Postcode GU7 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse ward of Waverley in the South East region, and forms part of the Godalming South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Godalming South is £85,576 per year. The nearest station is Godalming, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Phillips Memorial Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Godalming South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Godalming South has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Godalming South is £85,576 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 24 ft away from GU7 2AE.

Flood risk

Medium

Godalming South near GU7 2AE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Godalming located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GU7 2AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Godalming

N/A

Walking directions to Godalming
0.8 mi

Farncombe

N/A

Walking directions to Farncombe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GU7 2AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPhillips Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Phillips Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
717.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.39(+2%)
Other theft
11.97(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-37%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(+90%)
Public order
6.34(+4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
82.98%
Other White
28
6.62%
Other Asian
9
2.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.89%
Chinese
6
1.42%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
44.59%
No qualifications
94
24.8%
Level 3 (A level)
41
10.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
10.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
40.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
58
29.59%
Owns with a mortgage
41
20.92%
Social rents from council
10
5.1%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.08%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£499
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£311K – £634K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £499 per square foot) in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£780,000£560
Semi-Detached35£535,000£516
Terraced14£450,000£489
Flats37£270,000£400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£297,500£430,000£380,000
2017£672,500£288,500£422,500£386,000
2018£615,000£270,000£435,255£353,750
2019£600,000£265,000£456,000£375,000
2020£638,500£259,500£422,000£385,000
2021£684,000£317,250£435,000£415,000
2022£850,000£342,500£510,000£436,000
2023£819,975£307,500£523,750£410,000
2024£790,000£265,000£525,000£400,000
2025£800,000£257,500£550,000£435,500
2026£720,000£275,000£505,000£480,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£511£377£431£465
2017£457£402£423£365
2018£478£375£458£359
2019£448£362£482£424
2020£467£374£447£458
2021£505£487£497£459
2022£582£448£493£435
2023£582£411£490£467
2024£578£379£492£476
2025£573£405£523£434
2026£540£400£522£506
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU7 2AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU7 2AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2025The Old Vicarage, Borough Road, Godalming, GU7 1ESDetachedFreehold£3,700,000
28 Mar 20256, Deanery Place, Godalming, GU7 1ERTerracedFreehold£387,500
14 Mar 20252, Deanery Place, Godalming, GU7 1ERTerracedFreehold£375,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 21, The Tannery, Station Approach, Godalming, GU7 1FWFlatsLeasehold£370,500
23 Jan 2026Deanery House, 24, Church Street, Godalming, GU7 1EWOtherFreehold£2,010,000

Schools

In the GU7 2AE postcode area, located within Godalming South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU7 2AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoss Lane SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNurseryThe Wharf Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableSt Hilary's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU7 2AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU7 2AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKendrews45 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AUWalking directions to Kendrews
0.4 miLondisOckford Road, Waverley, GU7 1RTWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miWaitrose11-14 Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1HYWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waverley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,656
Band B£1,932
Band C£2,208
Band D£2,484
Band E£3,036
Band F£3,588
Band G£4,140
Band H£4,968

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 GU7 2AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Husseini

Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse - Elected 24 Sept 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jeremy Hunt

Godalming and Ash - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWaverleyE07000216
Parliamentary ConstituencyGodalming and AshE14001249
ParishGodalmingE04009616
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Godalming SouthE02006448
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waverley 010AE01030914
Police ForceSurrey
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GU7 2AE

Is GU7 2AE (Godalming South) safe?

The area around GU7 2AE records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GU7 2AE?

The median sale price around GU7 2AE in Godalming South is £495,000 (about £499 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU7 2AE?

There are 9 schools close to GU7 2AE, including Moss Lane School (Good), The Wharf Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Hilary's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GU7 2AE?

The closest station to GU7 2AE is Godalming, about 248 m away.

How deprived is the area around GU7 2AE?

GU7 2AE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,226 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU7 2AE (Godalming South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Godalming and Ash covering GU7 2AE is Jeremy Hunt (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Husseini (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.