Guildford, Surrey
Living in Guildford: homes and lots, what BC's new housing laws allow, who lives here, and the schools, shops and parks nearby.
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About Guildford
Guildford is one of Surrey's official neighbourhoods, with 16,993 home lots and about 64,930 residents in the 2021 census. The most common zone is R3, and a typical lot is about 8,428 ft².
Under BC's small-scale housing law (Bill 44), of the lots we could assess here 5,370 can have 6 homes, 4,560 can have 4 homes, 966 can have 3 homes. The middle assessed value of a single-title home lot (not counting condos) is $1,547,000 (BC Assessment, from the city's property tax report).
69% of households own their home and 31% rent. 14% of commuters take transit, 4% walk and 83% drive. The median age is about 40.5.
The closest rapid transit is King George Station, about 5.5 km from the middle of the neighbourhood. There are 8 grocery stores, including Buy-Low Foods, Hannam Supermarket, KC Fresh Market. 122 cafés and restaurants and 128 parks and playgrounds are inside the neighbourhood. 21 schools are inside the neighbourhood.
In Guildford
Schools
Groceries
- Buy-Low Foods
- Hannam Supermarket
- KC Fresh Market
- Nesters Market
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Save-On-Foods
- Walmart Supercentre
- 大統華 T&T Supermarket
Cafés & restaurants
- 122 inside the neighbourhood
- Tim Hortons 730 m
- Doma Sushi 750 m
- DDDN Pan Pizza 750 m
- Popeyes 780 m
Parks & playgrounds
- 14G - Greenbelt
- 15-H - Greenbelt
- Abbey Glen Park
- Barnston Park
- Bonaccord Park
- Bothwell Elementary School Park
- Bothwell Park
- Briarwood Park
Rapid transit
- King George Station 5.5 km away
- Surrey Central Station 5.6 km away
Pharmacy
- Rexall 820 m away
- Fraser Heights Pharmacy 840 m away
Library & community centre
- Fraser Heights Recreation Centre
- Guilford Recreation Centre
- Port Kells Community Hall
- SL: Guildford Branch
- SL: Port Kells Branch
- Tynehead Community Hall
Zones
- R3 8,606 lots
- MR6 2,664 lots
- MR4 1,256 lots
- RA 1,234 lots
- R2 849 lots
- R4 749 lots
Homes by type (2021 census)
| Type | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 7,445 | 34% |
| Apartments under 5 storeys | 6,950 | 32% |
| Duplex units | 4,210 | 19% |
| Row houses | 2,260 | 10% |
| Apartments 5+ storeys | 740 | 3% |
| Semi-detached | 70 | 0% |
Statistics Canada 2021 census, added up from the dissemination areas whose centre falls in the neighbourhood.
Rezoning & development applications
192 open applications on the map. Most recent:
- 16-0718-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from RF to CD (based on RM-45 and C-5); Development Permit / Development Variance Permit to permit the development of a 4-storey mixed-use building.
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0141-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Multiple Residential 30 Zone (RM-30) and Comprehensive Development Zone (CD); Subdivision from one (1) lot into two (2) lots; Official Community Plan (OCP) Text Amendment to permit higher density under the Multiple Residential designation; Neighbourhoo…
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0477-00 Referrals
Temporary Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage of construction materials and vehicles associated with a general construction business operating out of the single family dwelling on the lot.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0488-00 Under Review
Development Permit to allow for proposed design changes to a previously approved commercial development including a comprehensive sign design package.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0551-00 Under Review
Rezoning from RF and C-15 to CD (based on RM-70 and C-15); Development Permit to permit the development of a 6-storey mixed use building on the west portion of the consolidated site.
on the map city page ↗ - 17-0577-00 Conditional Approval
Partial Land Use Contract Discharge; Rezoning a portion from C-35 to CD; Detailed Development Permits / Development Variance Permit to permit the development of a residential high-rise on the Guildford Sheraton hotel site (15269 104 Avenue) and an office expansion on the abutting Guildford Corporat…
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0219-00 Conditional Approval
Development Permit for Sensitive Ecosystems (Streamside Areas); Temporary Use Permit to allow truck parking for a period not to exceed three years.
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0226-00 Conditional Approval
Anniedale-Tynehead Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) Amendment to modify the road network; Rezoning from RA to MR4; Development Variance Permit for watercourse and building setbacks; Development permit to permit the development of 65 townhouse units and conveyance of riparian area to the City.
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0278-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from General Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Multiple Residential 45 Zone (RM-45) block B from General Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Multiple Residential 30 Zone (RM-30) and block C from General Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Single Family Residential Zone (RF); Subdivision from four (4) lots into three …
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0298-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from One-Acre Residential Zone (RA) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) (based on Multiple Residential 70 Zone (RM-70); Subdivision (Consolidation) from two (2) lots into one (1) lot; Development Permit to allow the development of a 6-storey residential apartment building consisting 110…
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0299-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Single Family Residential Zone (RF) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) (based on Multiple Residential 70 Zone (RM-70); Subdivision (Consolidation) from five (5) lots into one (1) lot; Development Permit to allow the development of a 6-storey residential apartment building with app…
on the map city page ↗ - 18-0377-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Urban Residential Zone (R3); Development Variance Permit (a) the minimum lot width is reduced from 15 metres to 14.7 metres for proposed Lot 1; and (b) the minimum south side yard setback is reduced from 1.8 metres to 1.2 metres for principal buildings…
on the map city page ↗
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Streets in Guildford
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Boundaries: Open Government Licence – Surrey. Lots: city open data and ParcelMap BC. Places: OpenStreetMap. Homes allowed is our estimate under BC's Bills 44 and 47; confirm with Surrey before buying or building.