Postcode report
GU4 8QT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About GU4 8QT: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU4 8QT is a postcode in Castle, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU4 8QT, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU4 8QT are health and local prosperity, 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 GU4 8QT is based on Waverley 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,971 residents, 225 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 12% 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 10/10.
For property prices near GU4 8QT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £535k from 59 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU4 8QT can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 GU4 8QT 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GU4 8QT; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GU4 8QT
Is GU4 8QT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 GU4 8QT?
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 GU4 8QT?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GU4 8QT?
LocaleIQ matched GU4 8QT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU4 8QT?
The latest median sold price is £535k based on 59 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU4 8QT?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.