Tollgate Guildford
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16001894.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 G; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merrow Park Surgery, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 62% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 317 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 G (29% of about 700 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)
- Builders Yard, 9 Down Road, Guildford, GU1 2PX: up to 2 homes, permissioned (750 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 2 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 2QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GU1 2NP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 76 m and 81 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU1 2NP | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| GU1 2QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Guildford) 869,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Clandon 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Chilworth 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Levylsdene Merrow | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Merrow Park and Ride | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Levylsdene | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merrow Park Dental Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Alvernia Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Pantiles, 224 London Road Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 130 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merrow Street Allotments 1.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Merrow Grange, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 410 m (0.3 miles) west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrow Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Lodges and Gates to Clandon Park House | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Clandon Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bowl barrow 90m west of Tyting Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Bottom | Valley | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Roughs | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Merrow Common | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| St Martha's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Postford Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merrow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| George Abbot School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow Village Club & Hall GU1 2QY | Other catering premises | 130 m | Exempt | |
| BP Merrow Simply Food GU1 2RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza GU1 2RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Cottage GU1 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd GU1 2RE | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Horse and Groom GU1 2RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Merrow Community Lunch Club GU1 2SH | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Nisa Local GU1 2RE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Ashuka Tandoori GU1 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Merrow Premier Mart GU1 2RR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ St Peter's Catholic School GU1 2TN | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Merrow Junior School GU1 2SG | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Guildford Golf Club GU1 2HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (31); On or near Redwood Close (3); On or near Levylsdene (3); On or near Tollgate (2); On or near Burwood Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 58% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 62% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Levylsdene · Redwood Close · Burwood Close · Kingswood Close · Merrow Chase · The Paddock · Merrow Croft · Fairway · Wykeham Road · Merrow Chase · Sadlers Close · Hall Dene 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.