Cathedral Close Guildford
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU2), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16000290.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6).
- 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% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodbridge Meadows, is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dapdune House Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 183 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (30% of about 660 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Guildford Cathedral, Alresford Road, Guildford: up to 93 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Safeguard Bus Depot and 7 Ridgemount, Guildford, GU2 7TH: up to 19 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Land at Guildford Park Road Surface Car Park, Guildford GU2 7NF: up to 160 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Jewsons (Builders Merchant), Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB: up to 175 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 175, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4TX: up to 6 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land between Farnham Road and the Mount, Guildford: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Stamford House, 91, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD: up to 10 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land bounded by the Friary Centre Bus Station, North Street, Leapale Road, Guildford (North Street redevelopment): up to 471 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
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 8 addresses are between 62 m and 72 m above sea level (66 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU2 7TH | 100% | 100% | 96% | 0% |
| GU2 7TL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cathedral Guildford | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Surrey University Visitors Carpark | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 37 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alresford Road | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dapdune House Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Direct Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farnham Road Dental Practice | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Farnham Road Hospital | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - Guildford Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guildford Station NatWest | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodbridge Meadows 9,210 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guildford Park Playing Field 5,210 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnham Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north-west. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-west |
| The treadwheel crane | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Treadwheel Crane | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Nicolas | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Medieval undercroft remains at Nos 50-52 High Street, Guildford | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Medieval undercroft at 72/74 High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Hill | Hill | 140 m north-west |
| Henley Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Riflerange Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guildford County School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings College Guildford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Pewley Down Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoughton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ's College, Guildford Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Falafel GU2 7XH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Planet souvlaki GU2 7XH | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Hillside Coffee GU2 7XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Lakeside Restaurant GU2 7XH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Theatre GU2 7XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Lakeside Coffee Shop GU2 7XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| The Sir Ronald Wates GU2 7XH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Seasons Cafe & Kitchen GU2 7UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Co-operative Group GU2 7NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| NAAKAA-THE FOODIES CORNER GU2 7NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Mezza & express GU2 7NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Tops Pizza - Guildford GU2 7NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Oriental express GU2 7NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coop Franchise at the university of Surrey GU2 7XH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| One Stop GU2 5TU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (40); On or near Stag Hill (4); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (4); On or near Hollow Close (3); On or near Bus/Coach Station (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 20% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 30% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 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 | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 1% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Scholars Walk · Lynwood · Guildford Park Avenue · Ridgemount · Stag Hill · Sandalwood · Hollow Close · Guildford Park Avenue · Alresford Road · Reindorp Close · Midleton Industrial Estate · Madrid Road
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.