House prices in Waverley
The median price paid for a home in Waverley was £525,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,524 sales. House prices in Waverley fell 2.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 5.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Waverley was 42% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Waverley was £1,459 a month in August 2026, 1.9% down on a year earlier (ONS). Waverley had 3.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Waverley stands out
- Rents in Waverley had the 2nd biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−1.9%).
- Waverley has the 4th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 3.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Waverley is the 8th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Waverley
The median price paid in Waverley was £525,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,524 sales, or £5,443 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £822,500 | 530 | £5,882 | −0.9% | +11.9% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £541,000 | 396 | £5,574 | +1.9% | +17.6% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £420,000 | 307 | £5,403 | −1.2% | +14.0% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £265,000 | 291 | £4,303 | −7.0% | +5.6% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley | £525,000 | −2.0% | +5.8% | £5,443 | −1.6% |
| 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 Waverley sold for a median £5,443 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 26% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Waverley has the 22nd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −2.0% change over the year is the 73rd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Waverley
The average private rent in Waverley was £1,459 a month in August 2026, 1.9% down on a year earlier. Rents in Waverley are 24.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Waverley has the 73rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 26th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in Waverley
The police recorded 5,321 crimes in Waverley in the 12 months to August 2026, 3.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Waverley fell 1.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 12.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1.66 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.50 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.52 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.22 |
Waverley has the 4th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the lowest 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.
Deprivation in Waverley
Waverley is the 8th 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 | 289th |
| Income | 292nd |
| Employment | 285th |
| Education and skills | 285th |
| Health | 283rd |
| Crime | 274th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 161st |
| Living environment | 255th |
How many homes sell in Waverley
1,496 homes were sold in Waverley in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.11 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Waverley were 8.6% up on the year before and 37.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 107th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 24th most 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.
Broadband and mobile in Waverley
71.1% of premises in Waverley can get gigabit broadband and 96.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 68.0% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 22nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
83.0% of premises in Waverley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Waverley
In the year ending June 2025, 11,970 people moved to Waverley from elsewhere in the UK and 9,546 moved away, a net gain of 2,424 (18.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Guildford 1,410
- Rushmoor 536
- East Hampshire 535
Most moved out to
- Guildford 942
- East Hampshire 891
- Rushmoor 412
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Waverley
How much does a house cost in Waverley?
The median price paid for a home in Waverley was £525,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £822,500; semi-detached £541,000; terraced £420,000; flats £265,000.
Are house prices in Waverley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Waverley fell 2.0%, and over five years it rose 5.8%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Waverley?
The average private rent in Waverley was £1,459 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,057; 2 bed £1,354; 3 bed £1,634; 4+ bed £2,360.
Is Waverley a safe place to live?
Waverley had 3.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 4th 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 Waverley?
68.0% of premises in Waverley can get full fibre and 71.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Guildford 11 km
- Rushmoor 15 km
- Woking 16 km
- Surrey Heath 20 km
- Mole Valley 21 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.