Postcode report
Is GU3 3BJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU3 3BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU3 3BJ is a postcode in Worplesdon, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU3 3BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU3 3BJ are jobs and safety, 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 3BJ is based on Guildford 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,464 residents, 472 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% 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 4/10.
For property prices near GU3 3BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £640k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU3 3BJ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 5 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU3 3BJ 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 GU3 3BJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 3BJ
Is GU3 3BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 3BJ?
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 GU3 3BJ?
6 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 GU3 3BJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 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 GU3 3BJ?
LocaleIQ matched GU3 3BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU3 3BJ?
The latest median sold price is £640k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU3 3BJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.