Is GU2 8BS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

319 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of GU2 8BS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
129
Anti-social behaviour
44
Public order
38
Criminal damage & arson
29
Shoplifting
23
Other theft
22
Drugs
9
Robbery
7

House prices

£537,660

Average price in Guildford (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.6% year on year.

Terraced
£435,465
Semi-detached
£529,441
Detached
£963,231
Flat / maisonette
£272,671

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for GU2 8BS specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near GU2 8BS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near GU2 8BS on Check Food Hygiene

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