Bowling Green Compton, Guildford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU3), about 60 m long. USRN 16002770.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £650,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 D; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binscombe Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £423,000 | £423,000 | £423,000 |
| 2009 | 4 | £386,250 | £365,000 | £400,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2024 | 3 GU3 1JT | Terraced | £650,000 | |
| 24 May 2018 | 5 GU3 1JT | Semi-detached | £600,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2010 | 1 GU3 1JT | Terraced | £423,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 4 GU3 1JT | Semi-detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 3 GU3 1JT | Terraced | £392,500 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2009 | 1 GU3 1JT | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2009 | 2 GU3 1JT | Terraced | £365,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2007-2011 (3); 2007 onwards (1); 2008 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 D (23% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Compton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: yes, Guildford.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 60 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU3 1EQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU3 1JT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Farncombe 568,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Godalming 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compton Club | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 9-34 Copse Side | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binscombe Medical Centre | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binscombe Pharmacy | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Iosis Dental Clinic | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Optegra Surrey Eye Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police Headquarters | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Farncombe | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,970 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 20 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m (0.3 miles) west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Compton Cemetery (also known as Watts Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Watts Memorial Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Watts Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Roman villa N of Limnerslease, Down Lane | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Westbrook | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bummoor Copse | Wood | 340 m north-east |
| Compton Common | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Budburrow Hill | Hill | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loseley Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Club Ltd GU3 1JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Giggleville GU3 1JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Nomsta GU3 1EG | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spiceall (14); On or near Fowlers Croft (4); On or near Almsgate (4); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near The Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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.
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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.