The Oval, Wood Street Village, Guildford
House prices, sold prices and local information for GU3 3DH, GU3 3DW, GU3 3DL.
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At a glance
24 property sales on The Oval, Wood Street Village, Guildford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £455,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £342,269. Average sale prices rose from £320,000 in 2016 to £455,000 in 2026 (+42%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 26% below the Guildford average of £614,565 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% terraced, 46% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Oval range from £276,000 to £530,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 228 streets in Guildford with at least two sales in the last year, The Oval ranks 141st for average price.
House prices on The Oval compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all GU3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £342,269 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 11 | £442,955 | 24 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on The Oval
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53, The Oval GU3 3DL | 28 Aug 2026 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, The Oval GU3 3DH | 24 Apr 2026 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 75, The Oval GU3 3DW | 23 Jan 2026 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 62, The Oval GU3 3DW | 30 Nov 2022 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, The Oval GU3 3DW | 25 Nov 2022 | £530,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, The Oval GU3 3DW | 10 Aug 2022 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, The Oval GU3 3DW | 9 Jun 2022 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Oval GU3 3DH | 25 Mar 2022 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, The Oval GU3 3DL | 27 Sep 2021 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, The Oval GU3 3DH | 19 Aug 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, The Oval GU3 3DH | 19 Feb 2021 | £276,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, The Oval GU3 3DL | 12 Feb 2021 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, The Oval GU3 3DW | 11 Dec 2020 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, The Oval GU3 3DW | 23 Nov 2020 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Oval GU3 3DH | 9 Apr 2020 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, The Oval GU3 3DH | 22 Jun 2018 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, The Oval GU3 3DH | 15 Dec 2017 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, The Oval GU3 3DW | 13 Dec 2017 | £367,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Oval GU3 3DH | 24 Aug 2017 | £333,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, The Oval GU3 3DH | 25 Jul 2017 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, The Oval GU3 3DH | 31 May 2016 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, The Oval GU3 3DW | 24 Mar 2016 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Oval GU3 3DH | 11 Mar 2016 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, The Oval GU3 3DW | 12 Feb 2016 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, The Oval GU3 3DL | 7 Jan 2016 | £280,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75, The Oval | £310,000 (Mar 2016) → £495,000 (Jan 2026) | +60% over 10 yrs |
| 16, The Oval | £333,500 (Aug 2017) → £420,000 (Mar 2022) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 20, The Oval | £305,000 (May 2016) → £276,000 (Feb 2021) | -10% over 5 yrs |
| 60, The Oval | £367,500 (Dec 2017) → £430,000 (Nov 2020) | +17% over 3 yrs |
| 5, The Oval | £300,000 (Jul 2017) → £320,000 (Apr 2020) | +7% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near The Oval
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Worplesdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Guildford Grove Primary School 339 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kings College Guildford 593 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School 92 pupils | Other independent school | 2–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 717 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Wey Valley College 19 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Onslow Infant School 153 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.4 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Wanborough station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Guildford station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- London Road (Guildford) station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pound Hill (adj, Oak Hill) 3 min walk
- Pound Hill (opp, Oak Hill) 3 min walk
- Wood Street School (adj, Oak Hill) 4 min walk
- Wood Street School (opp, Oak Hill) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Guildowns Group Practice
The Oaks, Applegarth Avenue, Guildford · 0.7 mi - Fairlands Medical Practice
The Fairlands Medical Centre, Fairlands Avenue, Guildford · 1.1 mi - Woodbridge Hill Surgery
1 Deerbarn Road, Guildford · 1.7 mi - Dapdune House Surgery
Dapdune House, Wharf Road, Guildford · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Surrey Hospital · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Fairlands · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Guildford Superstore · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Guildford · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Woodbridge Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Fairlands Dental Centre · 1.1 mi
- Surrey Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
- 17 Dental · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 494 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,231 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 91% | 92% |
Share of homes across Guildford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around The Oval
Ethnic group
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3% | 6.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.8% | 48.2% |
| No religion | 35.8% | 39.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 80.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.4% | 19.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.6% | 44.1% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 11.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 54.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.6% | 33.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.7% | 38.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.8% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Guildford.
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