GU4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The GU4 district covers Burpham North & Merrow East, Shalford (Guildford), Send. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in GU4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from GU4 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Waterloo: 59 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in GU4
- Burpham Primary School · GU4 7LZ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 30% in England
- Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School · GU4 8NP · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Clandon CofE Aided Primary School · GU4 7ST · Good (2022) · Bottom 2% in England
- Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School · GU4 7EA · Good (2023)
- Shalford Infant School · GU4 8BY · Good (2023)
- Tillingbourne Junior School · GU4 8NB · Not yet inspected · Top 39% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- St Peter's Catholic School · GU1 2TN · Outstanding (2024) · Top 6% in England
- George Abbot School · GU1 1XX · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 11% in England
- Christ's College, Guildford · GU1 1JY · Good (2022) · Bottom 34% in England
- Guildford County School · GU2 4LU · Remains Outstanding (2023) · Top 10% in England
- Kings College Guildford · GU2 8DU · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 42% in England
- Broadwater School · GU7 3BW · Remains Good (2023) · Top 17% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in GU4
- Burpham Preschool · GU4 7HW · Good (Ofsted)
- Christopher Robin Day Nursery · GU4 7LZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Peter Rabbit Nursery · GU4 7JU · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Sunshine Nursery · GU4 7LP · Good (Ofsted)
- Whizz Kids Holiday Club · GU4 7LZ
- Clandon Park Nursery · GU4 7RQ · Good (Ofsted)
- St John's Pre-school, Merrow · GU4 7AA · Good (Ofsted)
- The Crescent Nursery School · GU4 7AA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Willow's Forest School At The Rear Of Elm Nursery · GU4 7QD
GP surgeries in GU4
- Merrow Park Surgery · GU4 7EP
Neighbourhoods in GU4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of GU4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham North & Merrow East | 33% | £520k | Very low | 8 min |
| Shalford & Wanborough | 23% | £550k | Low | 21 min |
| West Clandon & Send | 13% | £675k | High | 23 min |
| Burpham, Boxgrove & Merrow West | 8% | £724k | Very low | 11 min |
| Gomshall, Shere & Albury | 7% | £865k | Low | 17 min |
| Worplesdon, Jacobs Well & Wood Street | 6% | £480k | Low | 17 min |
| Pewley Down & The Mount | 5% | £770k | Very low | 6 min |
| Mayford & Brookwood | 3% | £590k | Very low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the GU4 postcode?
GU4 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Burpham North & Merrow East, Shalford (Guildford), Send, with 493 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in GU4?
The typical home price across GU4's neighbourhoods is £550k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in GU4?
6 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a GU4 postcode.
How long is the commute from GU4?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Waterloo 59 minutes.