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GU23 6QU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Guildford

Low crime rate1.5/10

Vehicle CrimeViolence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend +60% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 8/10England
Median sold price£521kGU23 sample - 38 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Guildford
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area93.7%Average for Guildford89%
Significant presencewhite other, asian pakistani, white irish
Immediate area9.8%Average for Guildford9.3%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area53.6%Average for Guildford50.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area885Average for Guildford1,601
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.3%Average for Guildford60.3%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area71.4%Average for Guildford69.4%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area79.6%Average for Guildford82.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied71.4% dominant

Owned71.4%
Private rent23.1%
Social rent5.2%

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 1 matched

Ripley Train TimeAges 18-8 · Ripley Village Hall, High Street · 2.4 km
Holiday clubs

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
RoadworksNone listedstreet disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About GU23 6QU: area rating, property, schools and local change

GU23 6QU 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 6QU, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around GU23 6QU are safety and health, 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 6QU is based on Woking 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,783 residents, 885 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 5% 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 8/10.

For property prices near GU23 6QU, 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.

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 6QU 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.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GU23 6QU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about GU23 6QU

Is GU23 6QU a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 8% 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 6QU?

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.

Are there kids clubs or activities near GU23 6QU?

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 6QU?

LocaleIQ matched GU23 6QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in GU23 6QU?

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 6QU?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.