St. Nicolas is an inner-urban ward in Guildford, Surrey, England, occupying parts of the town centre and the older streets close to the river. The area is notable for its historic heart - including the medieval St Nicolas Church and nearby lanes and riverside stretches - and sits within easy walking distance of Guildford Castle and the High Street, giving it a compact mix of heritage, shops and cafés.
Socially and economically it’s a mixed neighbourhood, with long‑standing residents, local traders and a transient student and commuter population drawn by good rail and bus links around Guildford railway station. Small independent businesses and community groups are active here, and the proximity of green spaces and riverside paths makes it attractive for both everyday life and visitors interested in the town’s history.
Postcode districts covering St. Nicolas
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 22.9 miles
- Sutton 19.4 miles
- Crawley 18.7 miles
- Croydon 23.5 miles
- Slough 19.8 miles
- Basingstoke 22.3 miles
- Woking 5.4 miles
- Bracknell 14.5 miles
- Guildford 1.1 miles
- Maidenhead 20.7 miles
- Hounslow 19 miles
- Aldershot 7.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Artington Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Onslow Ward 0.8 miles
- Stoke Ward 1 mile
- Guildford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Westborough Ward 1.1 miles
- Castle Ward 1.3 miles
- Shalford Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Peasmarsh Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Stoughton South Ward 1.8 miles
- Bellfields & Slyfield Ward 1.9 miles
- Stoughton North Ward 2.1 miles
- Compton Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in St. Nicolas
GU1 9YH, GU2 4DQ, GU2 4YL, GU1 9SR, GU2 4DN, GU2 4HX, GU2 4HZ, GU1 9TA, GU2 4JX … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 17.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 18.3 miles
- Guildford Railway Station 0.5 miles
- London Road Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near St. Nicolas Ad
- Mandolay Hotel Guildford 4 1 mile
- The Withies Inn 5 2.1 miles
- Harbour Hotel Guildford 4 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Guildford 4 1 mile
- The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey 4 3.3 miles
- The Stag on the River 4 4.2 miles
- Hilton Woking 4 6.1 miles
- Worplesdon Place Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Inn on the Lake by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.9 miles
- Gorse Hill 4 4.9 miles
Schools in St. Nicolas
- Guildford County School Secondary
- St Nicolas' C of E Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- university of surrey University 0.9 miles
- Kingfield Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Foxall Wood Forest 5.7 miles
- Britty Wood Forest 5.8 miles
- RHS Garden, Wisley Gardens 7.4 miles
- Recreation Ground Stadium 7.5 miles
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 7.8 miles
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 8.2 miles
- Little Mornshill Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Great Mornshill Wood Forest 9 miles
- New Barn Wood Forest 9.2 miles