Key indicators for buyers
The GU8 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-32.2%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 18.2x in 2021 to 13.3x today.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Waverley area
A home in Waverley costs 13.3x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 18.2x in 2021.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Waverley area
Average monthly rent in Waverley is £1,427, down 2.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Waverley price of £570,417 with a 25% deposit (£143k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £2,251 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses GU8 avg. price with Waverley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£2,251) are £824 more than renting (£1,427). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £143k — it would take around 23 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
6, ARDINGTON COURTYARD, ROKE LANE, WITLEY GU8 5NF | Semi-detached | £357,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
31, OCKFIELDS, MILFORD GU8 5JT | Semi-detached | £525,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
20, OCKFIELDS, MILFORD GU8 5JT | Terraced | £400,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
50, BADGERS CROSS, MILFORD GU8 5DW | Terraced | £390,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
BRAMBLES, GASDEN LANE, WITLEY GU8 5QB | Detached | £1,090,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
OAK DENE, WHEELER LANE, WITLEY GU8 5QP | Detached | £660,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
22B, UPPER MANOR ROAD, MILFORD GU8 5JW |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in GU8 sold for £570,417 in 2026, with a median of £462,500 across 6 transactions. Prices fell 32.2% compared to the previous year.
| Flat/Maisonette |
| £239,000 |
| 22 Dec 2025 |
1, ROSE COTTAGES, THE STREET, HASCOMBE GU8 4JG | Terraced | £370,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
KEEPERS COTTAGE, MILFORD ROAD, ELSTEAD GU8 6LA | Other | £1,285,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
10, HOMEFIELD, THURSLEY GU8 6QH | Semi-detached | £600,000 | 18 Dec 2025 |
7, ORCHARD CLOSE, ELSTEAD GU8 6EF | Terraced | £460,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
37, YEW TREE ROAD, WITLEY GU8 5RQ | Semi-detached | £760,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
25, BUSDENS WAY, MILFORD GU8 5JP | Terraced | £415,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
FORGE COTTAGE, THE COMMON, DUNSFOLD GU8 4LE | Detached | £1,050,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
47, CHAPEL LANE, MILFORD GU8 5EU | Semi-detached | £615,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
39, ELMSIDE, MILFORD GU8 5EG | Detached | £521,000 | 10 Dec 2025 |
27, UPPER MANOR ROAD, MILFORD GU8 5JW | Semi-detached | £517,000 | 10 Dec 2025 |
LAURELS, WOODSIDE ROAD, CHIDDINGFOLD GU8 4RJ | Semi-detached | £660,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
29, MILFORD HOUSE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, MILFORD GU8 5HJ | Flat/Maisonette | £280,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
7, THE HYDONS, HYDESTILE GU8 4DD | Semi-detached | £840,000 | 4 Dec 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in GU8 was a semi-detached property on Roke Lane for £357,500 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £525,000.