Guildford: 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 GU1, GU2.
Guildford DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Guildford
The Guildford rental market in Surrey is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,595 pcm and rents up roughly 5% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across GU1, GU2.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Guildford.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Guildford.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £653 | £7,836 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,243 | £14,916 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,554 | £18,648 |
| 3-bed house | £1,989 | £23,868 |
| 4-bed house | £2,564 | £30,768 |
Featured properties in Guildford
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across GU1, GU2.
Buying in Guildford
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£376,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.4%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Guildford face low competition with prices around £376,000 and growth of about 2.4% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Guildford
With an average property price near £376,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Guildford offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.4% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Garden flats
- 23 bed houses
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 4Pet-friendly rentals
Family living & schools in Guildford
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Guildford | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Guildford Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Guildford Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Guildford Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Guildford Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
Family facilities
- Guildford 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 Guildford
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Guildford Brasserie
2 mi from Guildford centre
Spice of Guildford
1.6 mi from Guildford centre
Bella Cucina
0.7 mi from Guildford centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.8 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Tandoori
0.9 mi from Guildford centre
Coffee & Co, Guildford
0.3 mi from Guildford centre
Socialising in Guildford
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Guildford
1.4 mi from Guildford centre
The Railway Tavern
1.5 mi from Guildford centre
Vault Bar
1.6 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Live Lounge
0.3 mi from Guildford centre
The Riverside Inn
1 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Shopping Centre
1.4 mi from Guildford centre
Things to do in Guildford
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Guildford Sports & Fitness
0.5 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Cricket Club
1.4 mi from Guildford centre
Parkland Golf Club
1 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Cinema
0.9 mi from Guildford centre
Riverside Walking Route
1 mi from Guildford centre
Guildford Adventure Park
1.5 mi from Guildford centre
Commuting from Guildford
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 30 min |
| Reading | Train | 22 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 22 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 9 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 23 min |
Local developments in Guildford
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Guildford town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near GU1
Approved
Guildford retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Guildford
Verified contractors covering GU1, GU2 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Guildford
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Guildford
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Guildford
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Guildford
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Guildford
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Guildford 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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