GU1 2SN postcode in Guildford, Surrey
GU1 2SN is a postcode in Guildford, in the Merrow ward. It is in the Guildford parliamentary constituency and the Surrey police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where GU1 2SN is, and what is near it
- GU1 2SN
- Other postcodes in GU1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 9 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.2487, longitude -0.5351)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after GU1 2SN?
- GuildfordDistrict council Guildford: bins, council tax, planning
- SurreyCounty council Surrey: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around GU1 2SN Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- SurreyPolice force area
- GuildfordParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Zöe Franklin
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at GU1 2SN?
Every home and business at GU1 2SN can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Guildford: 82%
Guildford: 98%
The line marks the figure across Guildford.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at GU1 2SN?
BinDayBuddy does not read Guildford Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Guildford Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is GU1 2SN at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include GU1 2SN.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Guildford
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for GU1 2SN: 2,118 properties in Guildford are at high risk (2.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Guildford
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of GU1 2SN is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near GU1 2SN?
Homes in GU1 2 sold for a typical £547,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 98 sales, down 12.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £628,750
- 12 months to August 2026
- £547,500
▼ down 12.9% on the 12 months before
Across the whole GU1 district: a typical £470,000 from 393 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in GU1 2SN
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in GU1 2SN from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 19 December 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near GU1 2SN?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 670 homes in the neighbourhood around GU1 2SN. The largest share of them, 42%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (83%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Guildford for 2026‑27: £2,547. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,698 (band A) to £4,246 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,547.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (6%) | £1,698 |
| Band B | about 60 (9%) | £1,981 |
| Band C | about 260 (39%) | £2,264 |
| Band D | about 280 (42%) | £2,547 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £3,113 |
| Band F | about 10 (1%) | £3,679 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,246 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,095 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 83% 1945 to 1964
- 3% 1965 to 1982
- 9% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Guildford before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of GU1 2SN is in (ONS area E01030464), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest open schools to GU1 2SN, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to GU1 2SN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of GU1 2SN is London Road (Guildford) Rail Station, 2.3 km away in a straight line.
- London Road (Guildford) Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
- Clandon Rail Station Railway station 2.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Sheeplands Avenue, 114 m away.
More stations near GU1 2SN, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of GU1 2SN, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Merrow Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01483 503331 450 mWalk
- Austen Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2024 · Phone 01483 564578 2.0 kmCycle
- St. Luke's Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01483 510030 2.1 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near GU1 2SN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of GU1 2SN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.0 kmWalk
- Guildford Supercharger Charging point · 12 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 1.7 kmCycle
- G Live Car Park Charging Station Charging point · 2 chargers 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest to the centre of GU1 2SN, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Merrow Park Dental Practice Phone 01483 571816 450 mWalk
- Burpham Dental Care Phone 01483 561666 1.2 kmWalk
- The Mews Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01483 452555 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to GU1 2SN?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Mount Alvernia Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01483 570122 2.5 kmCycle
- Royal Surrey County Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2025 · Phone 01483 571122 5.1 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest care homes to the centre of GU1 2SN, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- SCC Adult Social Care Supported Living and Mallow Crescent short breaks service Phone 01483 455879 900 mWalk
- The Four Seasons Trust Limited - 33 Abbotswood Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01483 440352 1.4 kmCycle
- The Clavadel Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01483 561944 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of GU1 2SN, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Merrow Park Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1:30pm, 2:30pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 01753 322225 450 mWalk
- Boots, 227 Epsom Road Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 01483 504969 500 mWalk
- Boots, St Lukes Surgery Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01483 504244 2.1 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near GU1 2SN?
The nearest vets to the centre of GU1 2SN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinic 2.1 kmCycle
- Hunters Lodge Vets 3.6 kmCycle
- Oak Barn Vets 3.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is GU1 2SN in a conservation area?
The centre of GU1 2SN is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near GU1 2SN?
Police.uk records 56 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of GU1 2SN in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: shoplifting 2, drugs 2, possession of weapons 2, criminal damage and arson 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for GU1 2SN
- Ward
- Merrow
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Guildford
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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