Friary Street
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£156,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £156,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Friary Street is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 1064 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 431 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 16 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (6), fast_food (5), and cafe (2). The closest is Yori BBQ (restaurant, 10m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 146m away. The median property price is £156,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Friary Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 27m · 0 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 53m · 1 min walk
- CrossFit 73m · 1 min walk
- Guildford Pilates Place 107m · 1 min walk
- Red Hot Yoga 220m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 252m · 3 min walk
- Farnham Road Hospital 625m · 8 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 844m · 10 min walk
- Guildford Foot Clinic 931m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jellico Roof Garden 193m · 2 min walk
- Westnye Gardens 212m · 3 min walk
- Guildford Castle Grounds 300m · 4 min walk
- Quakers' Acre 317m · 4 min walk
- Castle Cliffe Gardens 340m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandfield Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Guildford County School 665m · 8 min walk
- Pewley Down Infant School 756m · 9 min walk
- Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 1191m · 15 min walk
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School 1425m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- High Street — Guildford50
- Chapel Street — Guildford50
- North Street — Guildford50
- Market Street — Guildford50
- Alexandra Terrace — Guildford50
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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