Burrows Cross Guildford
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (GU5), about 260 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16000257.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 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 E; 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 Gomshall, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheresurgeryanddispensary, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,290,000 | £1,290,000 | £1,290,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £1,380,000 | £1,380,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £689,000 | £660,000 | £718,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £364,998 | £230,000 | £499,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024 | 4, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Terraced | £1,290,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2020 | 4, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Terraced | £1,125,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 3, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Other | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2013 | ROWANS GU5 9QF | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2012 | 4, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Terraced | £700,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2007 | 2, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Semi-detached | £1,380,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | WHITE OAKS GU5 9QF | Detached | £718,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | COPPERKINS GU5 9QF | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | BIRCH COTTAGE GU5 9QF | Detached | £1,400,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 3, BURROWS CROSS HOUSE GU5 9QF | Semi-detached | £550,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2000 | WHITE OAKS GU5 9QF | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 25 May 1999 | OAK TREES GU5 9QF | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 Apr 1999 | LITTLE PANTILES GU5 9QF | Detached | £499,995 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | ROWANS GU5 9QF | Detached | £365,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 304 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 E (25% of about 870 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: 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 14 addresses are between 124 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU5 9QF | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU5 9QN | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU5 9QR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gomshall 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Chilworth 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burrows Cross | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 19.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheresurgeryanddispensary | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Wonersh Pharmacy | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Street (Dental Surgery) | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Cranleigh Hospital | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 200 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,570 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow on Shere Heath, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow on Shere Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Albury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Wood | Wood | 310 m west |
| Southbrook Copse | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Vale of Holmesdale | Valley | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Gomshall Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Colman's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaslake Free School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Shere CofE Aided Infant School Church of England | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Wholesale GU5 9QQ | Distributors/Transporters | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Birches Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- GU5 9QF: 12 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- GU5 9QN: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- GU5 9QR: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lawbrook Lane · Lenten Close · Birches Lane · Jesses Lane · Hook Lane
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.