GU3 Guildford exhibits modest market dynamics with a trajectory score of 39.7/100, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. Over five years, prices have declined marginally at -0.2% CAGR, while rental growth has expanded at 4.8% annually, creating a widening gap between capital appreciation and income yields. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.2% over the same period. The area is classified in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural transformation currently underway. These metrics indicate a rental-focused rather than capital-growth market, where investor returns depend primarily on income generation rather than property value appreciation.
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- 1Property prices down 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Guildford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
52 planning applications submitted in GU3 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Outline Application to consider access, layout and scale for the erection of five new dwellings f...Feb 2026 · Registered
- Erection of three dwellings with associated garages, access and landscapingJan 2026 · Registered
- Erection of extensions to existing outbuildings following demolition of domestic outbuildingsFeb 2026 · Registered
Guildford (GU3) common questions
Is Guildford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Guildford (GU3) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 41/100 (Average), in the top 92% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Guildford safe?
Guildford has a safety score of 53/100 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 (GU3) is £517k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Guildford?
The median monthly rent in Guildford (GU3) is £1,645 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Guildford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Guildford (GU2), Guildford (GU1), Guildford (GU4), Godalming (GU7), Aldershot (GU12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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