Lower Street, Shere, Guildford
House prices, sold prices and local information for GU5 9HX, GU5 9HT.
At a glance
4 property sales on Lower Street, Shere, Guildford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 30 Jun 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £621,250. Average sale prices rose from £751,250 in 2021 to £775,000 in 2022 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lower Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all GU5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £621,250 | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £935,000 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £875,000 | 30 Jun 2022 |
Sold prices on Lower Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lavender Barn, Lower Street GU5 9HT | 30 Jun 2022 | £875,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ulus, Lower Street GU5 9HX | 10 Jun 2022 | £675,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Old Forge, Lower Street GU5 9HT | 29 Jun 2021 | £935,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ulus, Lower Street GU5 9HX | 1 Feb 2021 | £567,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ulus, Lower Street | £567,500 (Feb 2021) → £675,000 (Jun 2022) | +19% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Street
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Street is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Tillingbourne Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lower Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shere CofE Aided Infant School 53 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Elysian, West Horsley 15 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Peaslake Free School 23 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Gomshall station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Chilworth station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Clandon station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Village Hall (o/s, Gomshall Lane) 2 min walk
- Village Hall (opp, Gomshall Lane) 2 min walk
- Medical Centre (o/s, Gomshall Lane) 5 min walk
- Upper Lodge (opp, Upper Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sheresurgeryanddispensary
Shere Surgery & Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Guildford · 0.2 mi - Merrow Park Surgery
Kingfisher Drive, Guildford · 3.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 817 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,002 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in GU5
- Birtley Road£594k
- Eastwood Road£528k
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- New Road£800k
- High Street£1.03m
- Horsham Road£759k
- Albury Park£960k
- Snowdenham Lane£412k
- Barnett Lane£840k
- Barton Road£538k
- Station Road£512k
- Park Drive£630k