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GU3 1AE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About GU3 1AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU3 1AE is a postcode in Shalford, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU3 1AE, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU3 1AE 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 GU3 1AE is based on Guildford 017 Census 2021. It covers 8,124 residents, 156 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 14% 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 6/10.
For property prices near GU3 1AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £640k from 5 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU3 1AE 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU3 1AE 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 GU3 1AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 GU3 1AE
Is GU3 1AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% 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 GU3 1AE?
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 GU3 1AE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GU3 1AE?
LocaleIQ matched GU3 1AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU3 1AE?
The latest median sold price is £640k based on 5 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU3 1AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.