Bridge Street Guildford
1 address across 1 postcode (GU1), about 20 m long. USRN 16002220.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 40% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westnye Gardens, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dapdune House Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,255 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2016 | 2-3, ARMOUR BUILDINGS GU1 4SB | Other | £2,950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (36% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bridge Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- RODBORO BUILDINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land bounded by the Friary Centre Bus Station, North Street, Leapale Road, Guildford (North Street redevelopment): up to 471 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Land between Farnham Road and the Mount, Guildford: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Stamford House, 91, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD: up to 10 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 22-24, Swan Lane, Guildford, GU1 4EQ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 17-23, Market Street, Guildford, GU1 4LB: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- The Founders Studio, The Guildford School Of Acting, Millbrook, Guildford: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- 136-140 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3HJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Guildford Park Road Surface Car Park, Guildford GU2 7NF: up to 160 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 4SB | 60% | 40% | 40% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friary Bus Station Guildford | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 130 m |
| Car parks | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bedford Road Car Park | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 28 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dapdune House Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 21D Guildford | 350 m |
| Hospital | Farnham Road Hospital | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - Guildford Police Station | 340 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guildford Station NatWest | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westnye Gardens 1,870 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Castle Cliffe Gardens 1.5 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Farnham Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The treadwheel crane, a scheduled monument, 140 m south. 216 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The treadwheel crane | Scheduled monument | 140 m south |
| The Treadwheel Crane | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south |
| Church of St Nicolas | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south |
| Medieval undercroft remains at Nos 50-52 High Street, Guildford | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-east |
| The Angel Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m east |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 310 m east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south-east |
| Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street | Scheduled monument | 320 m south-east |
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Henley Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Guildford County School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pewley Down Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popworld Guildford GU1 4SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Lloyds Number 1 Bar GU1 4SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Tesco GU1 4RY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Labyrinth Guildford GU1 4RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Y Bar and Y Garden GU1 4SG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Chopstix GU1 4YT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Mr Simms Olde English Sweets GU1 4YL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Shakeaway GU1 4YN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett (Friary) GU1 4YR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Muffin Break GU1 4YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd GU1 4EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea GU1 4YT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Subway GU1 4SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Subway Friary Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Primark GU1 4YW | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 |
| Shoplifting | 244 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 |
| Public order | 134 |
| Other theft | 71 |
| Drugs | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 |
| Other crime | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (336); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (175); On or near Bridge Street (147); On or near Fays Passage (146); On or near Parking Area (100).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- GU1 4SB: 1 address of 141 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fays Passage · Farnham Road · The Friary · Friary Street · Bedford Road · Onslow Street · Commercial Road · North Street · Park Street · White Lion Walk · Laundry Road · Sherborne Court
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.