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Shalford

About

Shalford ward sits along the River Wey in the southern part of Guildford. The area encompasses the historic village of Shalford itself, with its central green and timber-framed cottages, alongside more modern residential developments. The landscape is defined by the river and the nearby Surrey Hills, with areas of open farmland and water meadows contributing to a semi-rural character. The ward includes the local primary school and a village hall serving as community hubs.

A notable local feature is the Shalford Park waterwheel, a surviving remnant of the area's industrial milling past. The Wey and Arun Canal passes through the ward, with sections undergoing restoration. The Bury Fields recreation ground provides a large open space for sports and leisure. Regular bus services connect the ward to Guildford town centre, balancing a degree of separation with convenient access for work and shopping.

Area overview

On average Shalford has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shalford is £76,254 per year. There are 2 schools in Shalford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Shalford

Median price£550,000

Price per sq ft£562

Sales (last 12 months)69

Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £895K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £562 per square foot) in Shalford area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £3,099,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shalford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£1,052,825	£564	£518,500	£805,000	£1,326,500	£1,674,950
Semi-Detached	29	£550,000	£564	£366,000	£430,000	£620,000	£916,000
Terraced	17	£420,000	£568	£285,000	£375,000	£520,000	£584,000
Flats	3	£337,000	£425	£303,700	£318,500	£358,500	£375,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shalford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shalford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£811,500	£300,000	£439,000	£387,107
2017	£777,500	£282,250	£520,000	£383,750
2018	£827,000	£320,000	£505,000	£402,500
2019	£1,035,750	£261,500	£486,000	£382,000
2020	£855,000	£292,500	£495,000	£420,000
2021	£875,000	£302,500	£497,475	£485,000
2022	£957,500	£310,000	£595,000	£483,470
2023	£935,000	£317,500	£550,000	£419,000
2024	£927,000	£270,000	£597,500	£436,500
2025	£1,115,325	£315,000	£566,500	£430,000
2026	£857,500	—	£500,000	£620,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shalford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£496	£404	£473	£499
2017	£487	£439	£465	£542
2018	£474	£392	£483	£489
2019	£518	£424	£472	£500
2020	£566	£417	£502	£472
2021	£599	£417	£518	£519
2022	£679	£408	£576	£608
2023	£577	£456	£590	£497
2024	£594	£391	£562	£550
2025	£599	£425	£526	£532
2026	£522	—	£619	£480

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail