GU5 covers Guildford's suburban areas with a trajectory score of 53.2/100, placing it in the strong category at the 68th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, prices have grown at 1.2% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 4.4% annually. The district has experienced modest population growth of 1.3% over the same period and remains in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation activity currently. These metrics indicate a market showing rental momentum relative to capital appreciation, with demographic stability characteristic of established suburban residential areas.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Guildford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
41 planning applications submitted in GU5 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 3 demolition.
- Erection of detached oak framed garage/carportMar 2026 · Registered
- Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lantern following demolition of an existing ...Mar 2026 · Registered
- Erection of detached single-storey, timber-frame annexe following demolition of existing outbuildingFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Guildford (GU5) common questions
Is Guildford up and coming?
Guildford (GU5) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 28% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
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 (GU5) is £538k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Guildford?
The median monthly rent in Guildford (GU5) is £1,457 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Guildford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Guildford (GU4), Guildford (GU1), Godalming (GU7), Guildford (GU2), Cranleigh (GU6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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