GU1 (Guildford) recorded a trajectory score of 55.0/100, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally and indicating strong fundamentals. Over the past five years, the district experienced modest capital appreciation at 0.4% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth outpaced this significantly at 5.8% annually. Population expanded by 1.2% across the same period. The postcode sits in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing structural changes within the market. These metrics reflect a rental-focused dynamic rather than capital-led returns, with rental yields providing more substantial growth than property values during the measured period.
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- 1Property prices up 0.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Guildford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
120 planning applications submitted in GU1 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 6 demolition.
- Erection of 4 residential dwellings with associated access, landscaping and parking following dem...Mar 2026 · Registered
- Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of lean-to store.Jun 2026 · Registered
- Proposed two storey side extension following demolition of exisiting garage.Apr 2026 · Registered
Guildford (GU1) common questions
Is Guildford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Guildford (GU1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 21% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Guildford safe?
Guildford has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Guildford?
The average property price in Guildford (GU1) is £535k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Guildford?
The median monthly rent in Guildford (GU1) is £1,688 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Guildford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Guildford (GU2), Guildford (GU4), Guildford (GU3), Guildford (GU5), Godalming (GU7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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