Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (80) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (80) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 0% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £320,875, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (80) and services (81) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ward Street is located in Guildford, Surrey. Crime is a significant concern, with 1018 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 536 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including community_centre (2), clothes (1), and convenience (1). The closest is The Guildford Institute (community centre, 8m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Library) is 40m away. The median property price is £320,875, with moderate growth of 0% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 57/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Ward Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Red Hot Yoga 102m · 1 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 282m · 4 min walk
- Guildford Pilates Place 309m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 327m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 130m · 2 min walk
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 597m · 8 min walk
- Guildford Foot Clinic 611m · 8 min walk
- Farnham Road Hospital 916m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Guildford Castle Grounds 334m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandfield Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- Pewley Down Infant School 590m · 7 min walk
- Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School 965m · 12 min walk
- Guildford County School 978m · 12 min walk
- Weyfield Primary Academy 1868m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- North Street — Guildford47
- Castle Street — Guildford45
- Market Street — Guildford45
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- Bridge Street — Guildford39
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.