Friars Croft Guildford
16 addresses across 1 postcode (GU4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16002768.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 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 D; 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 Clandon, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Bushy Hill Park (1.9 hectares) is about 380 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 54 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merrow Park Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 58% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (11); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (11); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 650 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 Coltsfoot Drive, 1 Bryony Road and garages, Guildford: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (820 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 54 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU4 7BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fitzjohn Close Merrow | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Merrow Park and Ride | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Dental Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Alvernia Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Pantiles, 224 London Road Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bushy Hill Park 1.9 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Merrow Street Allotments 1.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Merrow Grange, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Clandon Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrow Common | Wood | 370 m north-west |
| Cotts Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Frithys Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Fell Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
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) | 10.6 | 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 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Abbot School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burpham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chinese Medicine Sanctuary GU4 7EU | Manufacturers/packers | 150 m | Exempt | |
| MuddyBoots Camps - Guildford GU4 7EA | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Merrow CofE Infant School GU4 7EA | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Market Co GU4 7EW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Merrowpark Pharmacy GU4 7EW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Bushy Hill Community Asso | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fitzjohn Close (1); On or near Ringmore Drive (1); On or near Greenside Close (1); On or near Foxglove Gardens (1); On or near Parkview Vale (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- GU4 7BY: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Miller Road · Ringmore Drive · Parkview Vale · Jasons Drive · Thrift Vale · Greenside Close · Wells Road · Appletree Court · Harms Grove · Foxglove Gardens · Oakley Dell · Tychbourne 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.