Shere Road Guildford
7 addresses across 3 postcodes (GU5), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a a road. USRN 16002765.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £590,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 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 E; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheresurgeryanddispensary, about 270 m away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2004 | 2, SILVERWOOD COTTAGES GU5 9JD | Semi-detached | £590,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 E (25% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Shere (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 11.
- 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: yes, Guildford.
Listed buildings
- BATH HOUSE AND TERRACE TO ALBURY HOUSE TUNNEL ENTRANCE BATH HOUSE AND TERRACES, grade II*
- Anchor Cottage, grade II
- BEULAH COTTAGE AND BIGNOLDS, grade II
- DENMARKE, grade II
- EAST AND WEST BURDENS, grade II
- EAST LODGE, grade II
- FORMER STABLES AND COACH HOUSE AT THE MANOR HOUSE, grade II
- GARETH THE OLD COTTAGE, grade II
- OLD MANOR COTTAGES, grade II
- THE MANOR HOUSE, grade II
- TUDOR COTTAGES, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (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 7 addresses are between 84 m and 90 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU5 9BN | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU5 9HE | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| GU5 9JD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gomshall 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Chilworth 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hall Shere | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheresurgeryanddispensary | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Street (Dental Surgery) | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Alvernia Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Church of St James, a listed building (Grade I), 360 m south. 57 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of St James | Listed building, Grade I | 360 m south |
| Bath House and Terrace to Albury House Tunnel Entrance Bath House and Terraces | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Albury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow on Shere Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 320 m south-east |
| Netley Plantation | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Netley Park | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Surrey Hills | Hills | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Gomshall Marsh | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shere CofE Aided Infant School Church of England | Primary | 2–7 | 230 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinghams GU5 9HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Shere CofE Infant School GU5 9HB | School/college/university | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Welcome Shere GU5 9HF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Dabbling Duck GU5 9HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Shere Delights GU5 9HF | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Surrey Hills Beer & Gin Company GU5 9HF | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Hillys Tea Shop GU5 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Crumbs Shere GU5 9HT | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The White Horse GU5 9HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| The William Bray GU5 9HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gomshall Lane (13); On or near London Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- GU5 9JD: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- GU5 9BN: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- GU5 9HE: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gomshall Lane · Wellers Court · Forrest Place · Shere Lane · Church Lane · Lower Street · Church Lane
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.