Market outlook for GU27
Key indicators for buyers
The GU27 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-33.5%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 18.2x in 2021 to 13.3x today.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
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.
Rental trends
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.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Waverley price of £464,500 with a 25% deposit (£116k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,833 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses GU27 avg. price with Waverley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,833) are £406 more than renting (£1,427). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £116k — it would take around 14 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
1S, CEDAR LODGE, LYTHE HILL PARK GU27 3TD | Flat/Maisonette | £357,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
9, ST CHRISTOPHERS ROAD GU27 1DQ | Detached | £700,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
5, THE OLD BAKE HOUSE MEWS GU27 2FH | Other | £372,500 | 9 Jan 2026 |
23, CHILCROFT ROAD GU27 1JJ | Flat/Maisonette | £185,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
4, FIR TREE AVENUE GU27 1PL | Detached | £582,500 | 8 Jan 2026 |
BORDARS, MARLEY LANE GU27 3RF | Detached | £590,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
HOLDFAST COTTAGE, HOLDFAST LANE GU27 2EY | Detached |
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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