Shepherd's Lane Guildford
106 addresses across 7 postcodes (GU2), about 520 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16001661.
- Energy: 71 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 19, D: 34, E: 14, F: 1).
- Flood: 5 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 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 Guildford, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 41 of its 106 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodbridge Hill Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 950 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 38% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
71 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, detached (42); House, semi-detached (23); Flat (3). Built: 1930-1949 (48); 1950-1966 (11); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (49); rented (social) (8); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (42 addresses)
- 2, Shepherds Lane
- 3 Woolsack Court, Shepherds Lane
- 4, Shepherds Lane
- 6, Shepherds Lane
- 9, Shepherds Lane
- 10, Shepherds Lane
- 14, Shepherds Lane
- 19, Shepherds Lane
- 20, Shepherds Lane
- 22, Shepherds Lane
- 23, Shepherds Lane
- 26, Shepherds Lane
- 27, Shepherds Lane
- 30, Shepherds Lane
- 35, Shepherds Lane
- 36, Shepherds Lane
- 37, Shepherds Lane
- 42, Shepherds Lane
- 43, Shepherds Lane
- 45, Shepherds Lane
- 49, Shepherds Lane
- 52, Shepherds Lane
- 53, Shepherds Lane
- 54, Shepherds Lane
- 55, Shepherds Lane
- 56, Shepherds Lane
- 57, Shepherds Lane
- 58, Shepherds Lane
- 59, Shepherds Lane
- 62, Shepherds Lane
- 67, Shepherds Lane
- 69, Shepherds Lane
- 71, Shepherds Lane
- 73, Shepherds Lane
- 74, Shepherds Lane
- 75, Shepherds Lane
- 83, Shepherds Lane
- 84, Shepherds Lane
- 85, Shepherds Lane
- 87, Shepherds Lane
- 89, Shepherds Lane
- 94, Shepherds Lane
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 D (41% of about 1,910 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 adjacent to 51, Clover Road, Guildford, GU2 8EY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 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 9SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| GU2 9SL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU2 9SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU2 9SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU2 9TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU2 9RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU2 9PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 106 addresses are between 61 m and 70 m above sea level (65 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU2 9PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU2 9TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Worplesdon 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rydes Avenue Rydeshill | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Surrey University Visitors Carpark | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheepfold Road | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.9 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodbridge Hill Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Guildford Chemist | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Surrey Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Royal Surrey County Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - Guildford Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Guildford | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoughton Recreation Ground 5.1 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aldershot Road Allotments 2.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Jellicoe Roof Garden, Guildford | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rydes Hill | Hill | 280 m west |
| Chitty's Common | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Riflerange Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Stoke Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 65 | 106 |
41 of the street's 106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stoughton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ's College, Guildford Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings College Guildford | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worplesdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Guildford Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wood Street Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cafe GU2 9SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Seafare GU2 9XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Lewis News and Wines GU2 9XA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Prime wines GU2 9XA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| RICE & LENTILS GU2 9XA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| GUILDFORD SPICE GU2 9XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ST Bazar GU2 9XA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School GU2 8BP | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Seren Super Camps GU2 8BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GU2 8YH | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Guildford GU2 8YH | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| The Cricketers GU3 3AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Stoughton & Westborough RBL Club Ltd GU2 9SG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Shell Little Waitrose Stoughton GU2 9UY | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ryde'S Hill Road (4); On or near Galvins Close (4); On or near Durham Close (3); On or near Sheepfold Road (3); On or near Rydes Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 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
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 9SN: 28 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- GU2 9SL: 26 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- GU2 9SW: 26 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- GU2 9SJ: 16 addresses
- GU2 9TP: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- GU2 9RZ: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- GU2 9PN: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ripon Close · Lincoln Road · Shepherds Lane · Kings Yard · Worcester Road · Gloucester Road · Peterborough Road · Durham Close · Rydes Avenue · Exeter Place · Galvins Close · Northway
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.