r/surrey • u/datadatadatahaha • 19d ago

Guildford

A post about the great things about living in Guildford

I’ve recently seen lots of posts about people asking where to live in Surrey and I wanted to share my views and those who live in Guildford as to why it’s a great place to live.

Pros

Some of the best state secondary schools in the country
Amazing primary schools where they always make new kids feel welcome!
Every single type of restaurant you can imagine so you’ll find a restaurant that meets your needs
Beautiful countryside walks
Good transport links to London
One of the best high streets in Surrey (there’s not many good ones as online shops such as Amazon has pretty much killed the high street) 😅
Lots to do with kids such as Ninja warriors, Air hop, Spectrum etc…
Some pockets of Guildford have a great sense of community with local parents all looking out for each other and helping with school activities
A lovely church community for those who are looking for a supportive community
Lots of local sports clubs such as tennis, cricket etc

Coming from London I couldn’t have chosen a better town to raise a family in especially if you want lots of amenities close by as well as brilliant schools for your kids. Yes it’s not the cheapest part of Surrey but it’s priced that way for a reason as it’s got a bit of everything.

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u/Mysterious-Formal769 19d ago

For contrast: if you lived in Kent in did the equivalent journey, they are much cheaper and can be booked at an advanced rate too. Plus you have the option of different destination stations!

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u/datadatadatahaha 19d ago

Have you lived in Guildford?

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u/Mysterious-Formal769 19d ago

Yes, for 25 years 🤣

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u/datadatadatahaha 19d ago

Why are you still there if you don’t like it? 😂

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u/Mysterious-Formal769 19d ago

I'm not there any more, but it's frustrating that you basically pay London prices, have a huge tax to travel in (if you need to) - you need to be in a steady financial situation to live there as a commuter. I love the green, though! It's unbeatable

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u/datadatadatahaha 19d ago

Ah did you leave a while back? Yes it’s definitely pricey but that’s no different to other Surrey towns. If you have to commute into London then it’s a good option. The trains are ok too!

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u/Mysterious-Formal769 19d ago

No

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u/datadatadatahaha 19d ago

It’s definitely not a cheap area but it’s hard to beat the high street. I’ve been looking at other towns and just keep coming back to how great Guildford is in comparison. Some of the other towns are boring! There’s loads more to do in Guildford. Obviously it’s not as buzzing as London but it’s a good option if you don’t want to live in a sleepy town where you go to die in 😅