Living in Guildford, Surrey
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Local administration around Guildford
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Nearest GP surgeries to Guildford
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapdune House Surgery | Dapdune House, Wharf Road, Guildford | 0.5 mi | 01483 400200 |
| Austen Road Surgery | 1 Austen Road, Guildford | 0.5 mi | 01483 564578 |
| St. Luke's Surgery | Warren Road, Guildford | 0.6 mi | 01483 510030 |
| Woodbridge Hill Surgery | 1 Deerbarn Road, Guildford | 1.2 mi | 01483 573194 |
| Guildowns Group Practice | The Oaks, Applegarth Avenue, Guildford | 1.9 mi | 01483 409309 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Guildford
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 97-101 High Street, Guildford | 0.1 mi | 01483 560355 |
| Boots | 85-89 High Street, Guildford | 0.2 mi | 01483 561776 |
| Dapdune Pharmacy | Dapdune House, Wharf Road, Guildford | 0.5 mi | 01483 452030 |
| Boots | Warren Road, Guildford | 0.6 mi | 01483 504244 |
| Direct Pharmacy | 2-8 Madrid Road, Guildford | 0.7 mi | 01483 504461 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Guildford
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21d Guildford | 57 Quarry Street, Guildford | 0.2 mi | |
| The Gables Dental Surgery | 26 London Road, Guildford | 0.3 mi | |
| Guildford Dental Partnership | 44 London Road, Guildford | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 42a London Road, Guildford | 0.3 mi | |
| Northdene Dental Surgery | 13 London Road, Guildford | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Guildford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2, 60 - 61, QUARRY STREET | £330,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 9, CHESELDEN ROAD | £700,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 18, CHESELDEN ROAD | £680,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| OLD WESTWICK, CHANTRY VIEW ROAD | £4,100,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 108, ADDISON ROAD | £576,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| UPPER MAISONETTE, 132, ADDISON ROAD | £472,750 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT C5, TRINITY GATE | £442,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 1, OXFORD ROAD | £692,500 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 7, KNIGHTSBRIDGE HOUSE, ST LUKES SQUARE | £340,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 19, AUSTEN ROAD | £2,250,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Guildford
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Onslow Infant School | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Stoughton Infant School | Good | 1.5 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford County School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Christ's College, Guildford | Good | 1.4 mi |
Broadband in Guildford
Local Amenities in Guildford
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.1 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Castle Green Bowling Club 0.2 mi
- Allen House Tennis Courts 0.2 mi
- Foxenden Quarry 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsbury's 0.1 mi
- Co-op Food 0.2 mi
- oseyo 0.2 mi
- Waitrose 0.2 mi
- Chinese Taste 0.2 mi
Train Stations
- London Road (Guildford) Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Guildford Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station 1.5 mi
- Chilworth Rail Station 2.4 mi
- Farncombe Rail Station 3.1 mi
Airports
- Homestead Farm Airstrip 3.4 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Balm Clinic / The Drip Co 0.1 mi
- Superdrug 0.1 mi
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Mount Alvernia Hospital 0.3 mi
- Guildford Foot Clinic 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Guildford
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