Area guide — GU1
Moving to Guildford
Homes in Guildford sold for an average of £623,500 over the last 12 months, around 37% above the wider South East average. A cobbled, setted high street dropping to the Wey, the Surrey Hills beyond, and a big employment base of its own — the South East's most complete commuter town. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £25,025 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 0.1% on the year, from 402 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £306,000 | |
| Terraced | £573,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £640,000 | |
| Detached | £1,240,000 |
Sales split fairly evenly across property types.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Guildford a good place to buy?
Prices held broadly steady over the last 12 months, across 402 recorded sales. A cobbled, setted high street dropping to the Wey, the Surrey Hills beyond, and a big employment base of its own — the South East's most complete commuter town.
What do homes cost in Guildford?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £623,500 — around 37% above the wider South East average. Flats average £306,000, terraced houses average £573,500, semis average £640,000, detached homes average £1,240,000.
What are moving costs in Guildford?
Buying an average-priced £623,500 home typically costs around £25,025 on top of the price — roughly £21,175 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Guildford?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.