Postcode report
GU3 3BX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Guildford
About GU3 3BX: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU3 3BX 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 3BX, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU3 3BX are safety and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 3BX is based on Guildford 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,754 residents, 3,660 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 22, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 40% 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 3/10.
For property prices near GU3 3BX, 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 3BX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU3 3BX 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 3BX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 3BX
Is GU3 3BX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% 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 3BX?
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 3BX?
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 GU3 3BX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 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 3BX?
LocaleIQ matched GU3 3BX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU3 3BX?
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 3BX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.