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What's it like to live in Guildford?

An overview of Guildford around GU1 3UWschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

GuildfordBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

48/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Guildford scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

46/ 100

Moderate

Schools

84/ 100

Excellent

Environment

50/ 100

Moderate

Health

13/ 100

Lower

What's around Guildford

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding4
  • Rated Good8
  • Closest: Castle Garden School · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Dapdune House Surgery
  • Dentists3nearest Special Needs Dental Clinic
  • Pharmacies3nearest Superdrug Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Mount Alvernia Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Waterden Road · 980 m
  • Train stations1nearest Gomshall · 5.8 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Brownbread · 70 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Meat The Greek · 40 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest The Keep Guildford Ltd · 10 m
  • Parks & green spaces4nearest Castle Grounds · 50 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Lloyds Guildford · 160 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Guildford in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Moderate
Ward
Castle
Council
Guildford
MP
Zöe Franklin
Conservation area
Guildford Town Centre
Listed buildings within 500 m
187

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around GU1 3UW. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.