Cost of Living in Guildford
South East
Town
Surrey, EnglandPopulation: 80,000
Average House Price
£382.8k
+32% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,629
+2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,323/mo
+10% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,096Band D / yr
Energy£144/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£38.00/ mo
Bus Pass£79.99/ mo
House Prices in Guildford
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£382,790
Detached£595,900
Semi-detached£378,750
Terraced£318,150
Flat / Apartment£237,350
House prices in Guildford have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Guildford
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,629
Mean£44,928
Median hourly rate£19.06/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,072
Upper quartile (75th)£53,280
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+1.5%
£590 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Guildford
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Guildford each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,323 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £144 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £38.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £207 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £291 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £168 |
| Estimated Total | £2,380 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Guildford
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£79.99
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.59
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£207
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Guildford
- What is the average house price in Guildford?
- The average house price in Guildford is £382,790, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £595,900, while flats and apartments average £237,350. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Guildford?
- The median annual salary in Guildford is £39,629, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £590 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,072 (lower quartile) to £53,280 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Guildford?
- Average monthly rent in Guildford is £1,323 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Guildford an affordable place to live?
- Guildford is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,323, while the median annual salary is £39,629 (approximately £3,302 per month before tax).
- How does Guildford compare to London?
- The average house price in Guildford is £382,790, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Guildford costs around 69% of London prices, making it £168,210 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,323 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Guildford?
- House prices in Guildford are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £382,790 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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