Postcode report
Is GU5 9BB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GU5 9BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU5 9BB is a postcode in Tillingbourne, Guildford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU5 9BB, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU5 9BB are health 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 GU5 9BB is based on Guildford 018 Census 2021. It covers 5,666 residents, 128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 9% 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 GU5 9BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £477k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU5 9BB 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 GU5 9BB 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 GU5 9BB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GU5 9BB
Is GU5 9BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 GU5 9BB?
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 GU5 9BB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GU5 9BB?
LocaleIQ matched GU5 9BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU5 9BB?
The latest median sold price is £477k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU5 9BB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.