Burpham & Merrow ~  Guildford North East

Location for a home ~ Comment:  Highly Recommended in most parts to the south of the A3.

his area to the northeast of Guildford has become become more and more desirable as the network of the many tree lined roads have spread out towards Send and West Clandon.   This prime residential neighbourhood is particularly sought after due to four or five main factors that all revolve around easy access to: excellent road communications, good schools, good shopping, attractive countryside and a varied selection of housing meeting the needs of different budgets.  

Typical of the style of new homes in the area

Despite the high recommendation of the general area for a home, it must be acknowledged that there are large areas where houses are found within a tight network of several private estates ~ some of which have more character than others.  The population is therefore quite dense in a small locality and the  neighbourhood could be accused of lacking a bit of character in places.   However the older and more established roads are very attractive indeed with a high percentage of detached family homes.  It is generally an expensive side of town for all the reasons explained.   

A small parade of shops is located on the London Road in Burpham and on the Epsom Road in Merrow.   The well regarded state secondary George Abbot School is centred in the heart of this area.   A large Sainsburys superstore is situated on the outskirts close to the A3 slip road.  Almost opposite is the pretty church above in one of the quaintest parts of Burpham.  Beyond the A3 bridge is Burpham Court Farm Park on the way to Jacobs Well.

Secondary State Schools: 
George Abbot School, Woodruff Ave          Tel: 01483 888000
St Peter's Catholic, Horseshoe Lane East   Tel: 01483 534654
Link to Primary Schools

Local History

This is a residential suburban extension of Guildford with a few old houses left near St John’s church which was rebuilt by RC Hussey in 1842.  It is on a narrow bend in the road at the bottom of Trodds Lane, one of the prettiest areas of Merrow.  Roads leading up Merrow Downs on the south side of the Epsom Road have generally more history and character than the newer estates.  

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