GU8 (Godalming) in Surrey shows modest performance metrics relative to national standards, ranking in the 29th percentile with a trajectory score of 46.3/100. Property prices have appreciated at 0.2% compound annual growth over five years, considerably below broader market trends, while rental yields have expanded at 5.5% annually over the same period. Population growth of 1.0% over five years indicates stable but limited demographic expansion. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting established character without current development momentum. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns indicates investors have prioritized income over appreciation in this market segment.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Godalming · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.5 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in GU8 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of outbuilding to form a single dwellinghouse, with associated elevation, garage, l...Apr 2026 · Registered
- Discharge of condition 8 (roof schedule) of planning application 25/P/00930, approved 20/11/2025Mar 2026 · Decided
- Certificate of lawfulness for proposed devlopment to establish whether the erection of a single s...Mar 2026 · Registered
Godalming (GU8) common questions
Is Godalming up and coming?
Godalming (GU8) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 63% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Godalming safe?
Godalming has a safety score of 63/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Godalming?
The average property price in Godalming (GU8) is £427k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Godalming?
The median monthly rent in Godalming (GU8) is £1,305 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Godalming?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Godalming (GU7), Hindhead (GU26), Haslemere (GU27), Guildford (GU5), Guildford (GU3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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