Curling Vale Guildford
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU2), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16000656.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 7, E: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 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 82 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dapdune House Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 69% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (10); 1950-1966 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 1,180 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)
- Safeguard Bus Depot and 7 Ridgemount, Guildford, GU2 7TH: up to 19 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Guildford Cathedral, Alresford Road, Guildford: up to 93 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 24 addresses are between 82 m and 91 m above sea level (85 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU2 7PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 7PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friar's Gate Guildford | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Farnham Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wodeland Avenue (Main) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dapdune House Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Direct Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farnham Road Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Farnham Road Hospital | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bp - Farnham Sf Connect | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnham Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre, a scheduled monument, 320 m south. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre | Scheduled monument | 320 m south |
| Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The treadwheel crane | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Grove | Wood | 210 m south |
| Stag Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Piccard's Rough | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 24 |
10 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guildford County School | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Surrey Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings College Guildford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Pewley Down Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Montessori Nursery School | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Asperion Hotel GU2 7PF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Henley Fort | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Georgies Kitchen GU2 7QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Astolat GU2 7TU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Anaj Indian Takeaway GU2 7TU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Curling Vale (3); On or near Henley Bank (1); On or near Thorn Bank (1); On or near Friar'S Gate (1); On or near Irwin Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 64% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 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) | 63% | 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) | 69% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thorn Bank · Henley Bank · Litchfield Way · The Crossways · Vicarage Gate · Irwin Road · Curling Vale · The Crossways · Bannister's Road · Farm Walk · Poltimore Road · Hedgeway
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.