Derby Road Guildford
44 addresses across 4 postcodes (GU2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16000469.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £189,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 7 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Guildowns Group Practice, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2006 | 1 GU2 8EH | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 25 Mar 1998 | 1 GU2 8EH | Terraced | £79,950 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (59% of about 1,270 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)
- Former Pond Meadow School, Pond Meadow, Guildford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to 51, Clover Road, Guildford, GU2 8EY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between Gill Avenue and Rosalind Frankin Close, Guildford: up to 61 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU2 8EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU2 8EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| GU2 8EE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU2 8HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 61 m and 64 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU2 8EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 8EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 8EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 8HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foxburrows Avenue Park Barn | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oncology carpark | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 21 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Foxburrows Avenue | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Guildowns Group Practice | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 17 Dental | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Surrey County Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - Guildford Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Surrey Hospital Guildford NatWest | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bannister's Playing Field 1.8 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Road Allotments 9,540 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval moated site of Guildford Park Manor, Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Henley Fort: a London mobilisation centre | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Riflerange Plantation | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Stag Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Rydes Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 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 | 43 | 44 |
1 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College Guildford | Secondary | 11–16 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stoughton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wood Street Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Surrey Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worplesdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christ's College, Guildford Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive GU2 8EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Kings College GU2 8DU | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Cafe at Kings GU2 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Tesco GU2 7XU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Greggs | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! GU2 7XU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Southway Express GU2 8DQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Rooster and Bun / Twisted London / Bangtan / Athenian / Little Dessert Shop / Southway Burger House / Southway Dessert House (Guildford Southway) GU2 8DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Cleverchefs at Guildford Grove Primary School GU2 8YD | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Guildford Grove Home Club GU2 8YD | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southway (35); On or near Humbolt Close (28); On or near Chapelhouse Close (27); On or near Greville Close (21); On or near Derby Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 39% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 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
- GU2 8EH: 18 addresses
- GU2 8EJ: 14 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- GU2 8EE: 11 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- GU2 8HY: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cobbett Road · Humbolt Close · Roundhill Way · Hudson Court · Bargate Court · Foxburrows Avenue · Chapelhouse Close · Greville Close · Chapelhouse Close · Hillcrest Road · Coachlads Avenue · Park Barn Drive
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.