Postcode report
GU3 3ZL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About GU3 3ZL: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU3 3ZL 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 3ZL, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU3 3ZL are housing and local prosperity, while safety 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 3ZL is based on Guildford 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,977 residents, 3,616 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 24, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 14% 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 7/10.
For property prices near GU3 3ZL, 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 3ZL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 12 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 GU3 3ZL 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 3ZL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 25 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 3ZL
Is GU3 3ZL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% 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 3ZL?
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 3ZL?
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 3ZL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU3 3ZL?
LocaleIQ matched GU3 3ZL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU3 3ZL?
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 3ZL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.