Godalming: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Surrey — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across GU7.
Godalming DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Godalming
The Godalming rental market in Surrey is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,628 pcm and rents up roughly 6.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across GU7.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Godalming.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
19 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Godalming.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £666 | £7,992 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,269 | £15,228 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,586 | £19,032 |
| 3-bed house | £2,030 | £24,360 |
| 4-bed house | £2,617 | £31,404 |
Featured properties in Godalming
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across GU7.
Buying in Godalming
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£392,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Godalming face high competition with prices around £392,000 and growth of about 2% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Godalming
With an average property price near £392,000 and gross yields around 6.2%, Godalming offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.3/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 23 bed houses
- 3Garden flats
- 4Pet-friendly rentals
Family living & schools in Godalming
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Godalming | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Godalming Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Godalming Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1 mi |
| Godalming Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| The Godalming Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
Family facilities
- Godalming Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Godalming
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Godalming Brasserie
2.3 mi from Godalming centre
Spice of Godalming
2.1 mi from Godalming centre
Bella Cucina
0.5 mi from Godalming centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.2 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Tandoori
2.3 mi from Godalming centre
Coffee & Co, Godalming
1.3 mi from Godalming centre
Socialising in Godalming
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Godalming
1 mi from Godalming centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Godalming centre
Vault Bar
1.3 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Live Lounge
0.9 mi from Godalming centre
The Riverside Inn
1.1 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Shopping Centre
1 mi from Godalming centre
Things to do in Godalming
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Godalming Sports & Fitness
2.4 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Cricket Club
0.7 mi from Godalming centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.8 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Cinema
0.3 mi from Godalming centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.3 mi from Godalming centre
Godalming Adventure Park
1.9 mi from Godalming centre
Commuting from Godalming
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 36 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 28 min |
| Reading | Train | 27 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 24 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 10 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 23 min |
Local developments in Godalming
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Godalming town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near GU7
Approved
Godalming retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Godalming
Verified contractors covering GU7 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Godalming
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Godalming
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Godalming must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Surrey.
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