Living in Guildford
Guildford is in Surrey.
Guildford. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Guildford is a town in west Surrey, England, around 27 mi (43 km) southwest of central London. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of about 77,000; it is the seat of the wider Borough…
Where is Guildford?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Surrey
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Guildford at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £451k (median of 1,932 sales across the built-up area)
What Guildford is known for
- Walking & green space
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Guildford like to live in?
It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Guildford is a town in west Surrey, England, around 27 mi (43 km) southwest of central London. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 96.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Guildford known for?
Guildford is known for walking & green space, strong high street, riverfront.
Is Guildford good for families?
Families in Guildford have 14 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 96.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Guildford is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Guildford likely to suit?
Guildford may suit people who value 14 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Guildford?
Schools here perform strongly. Guildford has 14 rated schools within reach.
Is Guildford a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 96.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Guildford is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Guildford?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Guildford?
Homes in Guildford typically sell for around £451k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 1,932 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Guildford?
Guildford is located in Surrey, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.