Godalming — houses near pond during daytime

Area guide · Waverley

Living in Godalming

A snapshot of life in Godalming, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Godalming is a village in Waverley, South East with a population of 10,450. The average house price is £692,897 and the overall crime rate is 22.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Godalming ranks

Population

10,450

Avg House Price

£692,897

Crime Rate

22.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

393 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£40,845

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Godalming's detached homes (£1,124,137) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£325,723).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Godalming prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£534,019 → £692,897).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,124,137	£847,500	148
Semi-Detached	£575,478	£565,000	125
Terraced	£489,202	£455,000	96
Flat	£325,723	£276,575	104

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Godalming is 22.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Godalming: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Moss Lane School	Primary	No rating available
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Godalming averages 393 Mbps — 293% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Godalming homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	58.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,331

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,450
Median Age	44.1
Median Household Income	£40,845
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	45.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Godalming?

The average house price in Godalming is £692,897 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Godalming?

The most affordable entry point in Godalming is a flat, with an average price of £325,723.

Is Godalming a safe place to live?

Godalming has a recorded crime rate of 22.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Godalming?

Godalming has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Godalming?

Average broadband download speeds in Godalming are around 393 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.8% of premises.

How big is Godalming?

Godalming is a settlement in Waverley with a population of approximately 10,450.

Most compared with

How does Godalming stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Godalming

House price: £446,654 · £692,897
Crime rate: 70.8 · 22.5
Distance: 13.9 mi

Aldershot

Godalming

House price: £360,986 · £692,897
Crime rate: N/A · 22.5
Distance: 7.8 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Godalming

House price: £421,078 · £692,897
Crime rate: 72 · 22.5
Distance: 7.0 mi

Bagshot

Godalming

House price: £449,077 · £692,897
Crime rate: 53 · 22.5
Distance: 12.6 mi

Billingshurst

Godalming

House price: £546,196 · £692,897
Crime rate: 34.2 · 22.5
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

Godalming

House price: £580,462 · £692,897
Crime rate: 52.4 · 22.5
Distance: 9.7 mi

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