Local removals
Removals in Burpham
Burpham lies north-east of Guildford, between the London Road and the A3. It is mostly family housing, with schools, a parade and Sutherland Memorial Park, plus some newer homes and a few flats. Moves here are often a whole house with a drive, which is simpler than the town centre, as long as the van is not left across a junction on a school-run morning. We are at 6 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 1EE, about two miles away. London Road station is the nearby rail stop, on York Road, and it is more useful for Burpham than trekking to the main Guildford station for a local hop. If your road is close to the A3 slip, say so. Those streets can be busy, and a large van needs a clear plan for where it will stand. House removals and office removals are the main work. George Abbot School is in Burpham, so September can mean both school traffic and families moving in the same week. Postcodes are mainly GU1 and GU4. Guildford Borough Council covers the borough services. Tell the council, your GP and the Post Office when the address changes, and check whether your street needs a permit before you assume the van can wait all morning.
PostcodesGU1, GU4
DistanceAbout 2 miles from 6 Woodbridge Rd
HoursOpen 24 hours
Directions from Burpham to our base
North-east of the town centre
Sutherland Memorial Park is the green space people use locally. We do not need the park to move a house, but school and park traffic is a fair reason to pick a start time that is not 8.30am on a weekday.
Book house removals for a full home and office removals for desks and files. Neighbours on this side of town include Merrow and Send. Get a free quote or call 01483 387860.
Useful contacts in Burpham
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
Guildford Borough Council
Burpham is in Guildford borough. Use the council for council tax and to check bin collections on the new street.
Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB
- County
Surrey County Council
On-street parking enforcement and school admissions sit with Surrey. A removal van on a restricted road may need a suspension arranged ahead of the day.
- Police
Surrey Police
Call 101 unless there is an emergency. The website explains live chat and how to report online.
- Hospital
Royal Surrey County Hospital
The main hospital is across Guildford from Burpham. Keep the switchboard number for appointments after you move.
Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XX
- Schools
George Abbot School
The school is in Burpham. Admissions policy is on the school site, and Surrey still coordinates the normal year 7 round. The office number is on the admissions page.
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford GU1 1XX
- Station
London Road (Guildford) station
South Western Railway lists this station on York Road. It is the practical rail stop for Burpham and the Merrow side of the London Road.
York Road, Guildford GU1 4DQ
- Leisure
G Live
The venue is on London Road, on the way into town from Burpham. The visit page gives the box office number and the address.
London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA
- Library
Guildford Library
Burpham readers use Guildford Library on North Street. Surrey's page is the one to check for opening hours and any closure notice.
77 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AL
- GP
Find a GP
Search the Burpham postcode. If you already use Merrow Park Surgery nearby, confirm with the practice that your new address is in its area.
- Recycling centre
Guildford Community Recycling Centre
Slyfield is a short drive from Burpham via the northern side of town. Check the closed days before you load the car.
Moorfield Road, Slyfield, Guildford GU1 1RU
- Post office
Post Office branch finder
Redirect post to the new Burpham address. Search the finder rather than guessing which parade counter is still open.
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Burpham: common questions
Is Burpham a difficult place for a van?
Most house moves are straightforward if we can stop near the drive. Roads by the A3 and the school are the ones to mention in advance.
Which station is nearest?
London Road (Guildford) station on York Road is the local one. Guildford station is the main interchange if you need more trains.
Do you move offices in Burpham as well as houses?
Yes. Office moves are a core service, not an afterthought. Tell us the desk count and the access.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Guildford removals.
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