Postcode report
GU2 7AN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About GU2 7AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU2 7AN is a postcode in Westborough, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU2 7AN, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU2 7AN are health and housing, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU2 7AN is based on Guildford 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,977 residents, 3,616 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 24, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near GU2 7AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £530k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU2 7AN can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 11 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 11 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU2 7AN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU2 7AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GU2 7AN
Is GU2 7AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU2 7AN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU2 7AN?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GU2 7AN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for GU2 7AN?
LocaleIQ matched GU2 7AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU2 7AN?
The latest median sold price is £530k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU2 7AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.