The proportion who owned their home with a loan was 5.8% lower than the regional average; providing overall a greater proportion than average of rented residential property relative to the average in Surrey, the district and the national average. The average level of accommodation in the region composed of detached houses was 28%, the average that was apartments was 22.6%. Artington is in Guildford, which since its inception has fluctuated between political parties. Local government is administered by Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council. At Surrey County Council, one of the 81 representatives represents the area within the "Shalford" division. At Guildford Borough Council small wards of the borough are deemed appropriate to be best represented under the current constitution of councillors by two councillors.