Marlyns Close Guildford
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU4), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16001153.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £1,093,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 1, 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 F; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 2.2 km (1.4 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 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merrow Park Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £1,093,000 | £736,000 | £1,450,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,120,000 | £1,120,000 | £1,120,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £705,000 | £660,000 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £868,750 | £650,000 | £1,087,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £790,000 | £790,000 | £790,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £765,000 | £765,000 | £765,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 11 GU4 7LR | Detached | £736,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 23 GU4 7LR | Detached | £1,450,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2023 | 22 GU4 7LR | Detached | £900,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2022 | 15 GU4 7LR | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 20 GU4 7LR | Detached | £1,120,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2019 | 2 GU4 7LR | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2019 | 9 GU4 7LR | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2018 | 15 GU4 7LR | Detached | £1,087,500 | |
| 21 Jun 2018 | 23 GU4 7LR | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 3 GU4 7LR | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 8 GU4 7LR | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 20 GU4 7LR | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2011 | 3 GU4 7LR | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 18 GU4 7LR | Detached | £765,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 22 GU4 7LR | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 18 GU4 7LR | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2003 | 5 GU4 7LR | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 21 GU4 7LR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 15 GU4 7LR | Detached | £394,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 7 GU4 7LR | Detached | £208,500 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 6 GU4 7LR | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 16 GU4 7LR | Detached | £137,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 157 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 F (30% of about 1,040 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 (340 m)
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 25 addresses are between 37 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU4 7LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU4 7LT | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marlyns Drive Burpham | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Guildford Park and Ride | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 47 Marlyns Drive | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burpham Dental Care | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Alvernia Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Pantiles, 224 London Road Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 37 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sutherland Memorial Park 6.5 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burpham Allotments 1.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Sutton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Old Manor House (site of) W of Roman Catholic church, Sutton Park | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrow Common | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Jubilee Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Peacock Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Fell Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burpham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Peter's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited GU1 1YT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant GU4 7JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Wine Rack GU4 7JS | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Coopers fish & chips GU4 7JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily GU4 7JS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| The Bakery GU1 1YP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Cook GU1 1YP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Grill GU1 1YP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Peter Rabbit Nursery Limited GU4 7JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Burpham Community Cafe GU4 7JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Starbucks GU4 7JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Sainsbury's GU4 7JU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Argos Ltd GU4 7JU | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Sushi Gourmet GU4 7JU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Anchor & Horseshoes GU1 1XR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paddocks Road (7); On or near The Cedars (7); On or near Meadow Road (4); On or near Pimms Close (2); On or near Manston Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 D, house, detached (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Marlyns Drive · Meadow Road · Doverfield Road · The Cedars · Manston Road · Denholm Gardens · Paddocks Road · Weylea Avenue · Elkins Gardens · Pimms Close · Chasefield Close · Dovedale Close
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.