House prices in Guildford
The median price paid for a home in Guildford was £480,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,591 sales. House prices in Guildford fell 2.6% in the year to September 2026, and are 2.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Guildford was 30% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Guildford was £1,736 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Guildford had 6.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Guildford stands out
- Guildford is the 13th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Guildford has the 33rd highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £480,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Guildford has the 38th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,736 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Guildford
The median price paid in Guildford was £480,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,591 sales, or £5,449 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £830,000 | 439 | £6,081 | +1.8% | +9.2% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £500,000 | 538 | £5,572 | 0.0% | +10.8% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £411,000 | 296 | £5,385 | +2.8% | +5.4% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £257,900 | 318 | £4,628 | −6.2% | −3.7% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | £480,000 | −2.6% | +2.1% | £5,449 | −3.0% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Guildford sold for a median £5,449 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 26% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Guildford has the 33rd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −2.6% change over the year is the 58th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 14th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Guildford
Guildford is the 13th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 284th |
| Income | 284th |
| Employment | 289th |
| Education and skills | 278th |
| Health | 271st |
| Crime | 223rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 179th |
| Living environment | 217th |
Rents in Guildford
The average private rent in Guildford was £1,736 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Guildford are 23.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Guildford has the 38th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Guildford
1,492 homes were sold in Guildford in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.99 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Guildford were 0.6% up on the year before and 35.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 125th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Guildford
The police recorded 10,682 crimes in Guildford in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Guildford fell 5.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.6% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.69 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.84 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.87 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.26 |
Guildford has the 103rd lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 30th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Guildford
81.8% of premises in Guildford can get gigabit broadband and 98.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 65.6% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 75th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
92.2% of premises in Guildford get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Guildford
In the year ending June 2025, 15,806 people moved to Guildford from elsewhere in the UK and 16,143 moved away, a net loss of 337 (2.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Waverley 942
- Woking 929
- Rushmoor 540
Most moved out to
- Waverley 1,410
- Woking 768
- Rushmoor 712
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Guildford
How much does a house cost in Guildford?
The median price paid for a home in Guildford was £480,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £830,000; semi-detached £500,000; terraced £411,000; flats £257,900.
Are house prices in Guildford going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Guildford fell 2.6%, and over five years it rose 2.1%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Guildford?
The average private rent in Guildford was £1,736 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,185; 2 bed £1,541; 3 bed £1,866; 4+ bed £2,527.
Is Guildford a safe place to live?
Guildford had 6.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 103rd lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Guildford?
65.6% of premises in Guildford can get full fibre and 81.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Woking 6 km
- Waverley 11 km
- Surrey Heath 13 km
- Rushmoor 14 km
- Runnymede 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.