Postcode report
Is GU2 9AA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU2 9AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU2 9AA is a postcode in Stoughton South, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU2 9AA, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU2 9AA are health and housing, while property market signals 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 9AA is based on Guildford 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,010 residents, 6,676 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 10% 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 9AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £530k from 120 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU2 9AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 9AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU2 9AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 22 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 9AA
Is GU2 9AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% 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 9AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU2 9AA?
12 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 9AA?
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 9AA?
LocaleIQ matched GU2 9AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU2 9AA?
The latest median sold price is £530k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU2 9AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.