Postcode report
Is GU23 6JG a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GU23 6JG: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU23 6JG is a postcode in Send & Lovelace, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU23 6JG, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU23 6JG are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 GU23 6JG is based on Guildford 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,523 residents, 177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 11% 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 10/10.
For property prices near GU23 6JG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £521k from 38 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU23 6JG can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU23 6JG 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 GU23 6JG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 GU23 6JG
Is GU23 6JG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% 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 GU23 6JG?
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 GU23 6JG?
1 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 GU23 6JG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU23 6JG?
LocaleIQ matched GU23 6JG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU23 6JG?
The latest median sold price is £521k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU23 6JG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.