Area Guide – Guildford (GU)

Living in Guildford (GU)

Crime levels in Guildford (GU) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Guildford (GU)

Is Guildford (GU) a good place to live?

Guildford (GU) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Guildford (GU)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Guildford (GU)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (76 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pewley Down Infant School	Primary	Outstanding	0.2 mi
Sandfield Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Dene Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.3 mi
Surrey Maths School	16 plus	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Guildford County School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Guildford College of Further and Higher Education	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Queen Eleanor's CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Bellfields Middle School	Middle deemed primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Weyfield Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Weyfield Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Boxgrove Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Shepherds Hill Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	1.4 mi
Bishop Reindorp CofE School	Secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Onslow Infant School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Christ's College, Guildford	Secondary	Good	1.4 mi
St Francis, Westborough Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Shalford Infant School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Stoughton Infant School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Martinfield First School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
George Abbot School	Secondary	Good	1.6 mi
Northmead Junior School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
St Peter's Catholic School	Secondary	Outstanding	1.6 mi
Stoughton Grange Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Stoke Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Guildford Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.6 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.7 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
London Road (Guildford) Rail Station	0.4 mi
Guildford Rail Station	0.4 mi
Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station	1.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 20 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
GUILDFORD ACTION	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
ST. NICOLAS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DAPDUNE HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
AUSTEN ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ST. LUKE'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WODELANDS AVENUE BRANCH	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY BRANCH	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
STOUGHTON ROAD BRANCH	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
COMMUNITY PAEDS SW	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ENT CLINIC WOODBRIDGE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
WOODBRIDGE HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ARTINGTON PARK AND RIDE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ARTINGTON PARK AND RIDE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ADULT COMMUNITY NURSING	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SURREY BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SPECIALIST COMMUNITY NURSING	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PODIATRY SERVICES GUILDFORD & WAVERLEY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
THE BEACON CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE OAKS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.6 mi