The Cedars Guildford
32 addresses across 4 postcodes (GU1,GU4), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16001821.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £590,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 11, E: 2).
- 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 0% 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 730 m (0.5 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 40 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merrow Park Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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 | 3 | £590,000 | £540,000 | £765,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £372,250 | £350,000 | £394,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £379,375 | £375,000 | £383,750 |
| 2011 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £397,500 | £397,500 | £397,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2025 | 5 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £540,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8 GU1 1YU | Semi-detached | £765,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2025 | 7 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £590,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 11 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £555,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 14 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | 7 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2013 | 9 GU1 1YU | Semi-detached | £394,500 | |
| 9 Aug 2012 | 12 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £383,750 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 13 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2011 | 12 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2009 | 8 GU1 1YU | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2007 | 6 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 11 GU1 1YU | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | 8 GU1 1YU | Semi-detached | £397,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | 16 GU1 1YU | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 8 GU1 1YU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 16 GU1 1YU | Detached | £205,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 34 m². Most common: Flat (13); House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (7); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (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 (190 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 1YZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU1 1YU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU1 1YT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GU4 7LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 40 m and 41 m above sea level (41 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 1YT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU1 1YU | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| GU1 1YZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU4 7LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Guildford 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burpham Shops | 120 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 London Road 3 | 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 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burpham Dental Care | 380 m |
| 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 | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,520 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 37 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sutherland Memorial Park 6.5 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burpham Allotments 1.8 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Second World War defences at Thorneycroft Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Sutton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrow Common | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Jubilee Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Peacock Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Fell Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Britten's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 32 |
24 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbot School | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burpham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited GU1 1YT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant GU4 7JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Wine Rack GU4 7JS | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Coopers fish & chips GU4 7JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily GU4 7JS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| The Bakery GU1 1YP | Retailers - other | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Cook GU1 1YP | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Galata Mezze Grill GU1 1YP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Pantiles Service Station GU4 7HR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Subway GU4 7HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Peter Rabbit Nursery Limited GU4 7JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Burpham Community Cafe GU4 7JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Starbucks GU4 7JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Sainsbury's GU4 7JU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Argos Ltd GU4 7JU | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bartoon Place (14); On or near Coltsfoot Drive (8); On or near Paddocks Road (7); On or near The Cedars (7); On or near Supermarket (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
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
- GU1 1YZ: 17 addresses
- GU1 1YU: 12 addresses
- GU1 1YT: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- GU4 7LS: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
London Road · London Road · Marlyns Close · Dovedale Close · Paddocks Road · Coltsfoot Drive · Grosvenor Court · Denholm Gardens · Marlyns Drive · Bryony Road · Meadow Road · Oak Tree Gardens
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.