GU4 in Guildford shows modest rental dynamics within a relatively stable residential market. Over the past five years, rental growth averaged 4.8% annually while property prices declined marginally at -0.2% CAGR, indicating divergence between sale and lettings performance. Population expansion remained constrained at 0.2% over the period. The district occupies the pre-cursor stage of gentrification with a trajectory score of 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. These metrics suggest a lettings-focused market where investors may encounter flat capital appreciation but stronger income yields, alongside limited demographic expansion compared to higher-growth areas.
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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
76 planning applications submitted in GU4 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use, 6 demolition.
- Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling including ...Jun 2026 · Registered
- Erection of a detached 5 bedroom dwelling together with detached garage and associated landscapin...Mar 2026 · Registered
- Erection of detached two storey outbuilding for use as garage and home office/Gym space.Mar 2026 · Registered
Guildford (GU4) common questions
Is Guildford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Guildford (GU4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 82% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Guildford safe?
Guildford has a safety score of 36/100 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 (GU4) 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 (GU4) is £1,645 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Guildford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Guildford (GU1), Guildford (GU2), Guildford (GU5), Guildford (GU3), Woking (GU23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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