Blackberry Close Guildford
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16000163.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodbridge Hill Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1991-1995 (18). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Guildford in 2026-27: Band D £2,547 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,698 | £1,981 | £2,264 | £2,547 | £3,113 | £3,679 | £4,246 | £5,095 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (52% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026 to 25 August 2026: Connected Kerb, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 1PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU1 1PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 44 m and 45 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 1PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU1 1PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Worplesdon 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northmead School Stoughton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Guildford Spectrum Park and Ride | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 54 Rowan Close | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodbridge Hill Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Guildford Chemist | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Surrey Dental Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Surrey County Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - Guildford Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Corner Shop Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.3 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lime Grove Allotments 1,810 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Linear boundary on Whitmoor Common, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Linear boundary on Whitmoor Common | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Disc barrow on Whitmoor Common | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Sutton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Stringer's Common | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Chitty's Common | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Rydes Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 15 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 3 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 16 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Guildford: see them on the Guildford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Christ's College, Guildford Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 300 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Guildford Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stoughton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Surrey Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs at Northmead Junior School GU2 9ZA | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| KOOSA Kids Holiday Club at Northmead Junior School, Guildford GU2 9ZA | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| The Corner Shop GU2 9PY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Claremont Court Care Home GU2 9QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Best One Hazel Stores GU1 1NS | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre GU1 1NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Shopwise Bellfields GU1 1NR | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Caterlink@ Pond Meadow School GU1 1DR | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Express GU2 9JX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Christ's College GU1 1JY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Kids Inc Day Nursery GU2 9LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Refresh Cafe GU2 9LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rowan Close (26); On or near Blackberry Close (21); On or near The Gables (6); On or near Maytree Close (3); On or near Waltham Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rowan Close · Waltham Avenue · Maytree Close · The Gables · Rowan Close · Badger Close · Grange Close · Lime Grove · Grange Road · Heron Close · Harts Gardens · Little Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.