Living in Godalming
Godalming is in Surrey.
Godalming. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Godalming?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Surrey
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Godalming at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £555k (median of 536 sales across the built-up area)
What Godalming is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Godalming like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 43.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Godalming is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Godalming known for?
Godalming is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Godalming good for families?
Families in Godalming have 2 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 43.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Godalming is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Godalming likely to suit?
Godalming may suit people who value 2 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Godalming?
Schools here perform strongly. Godalming has 2 rated schools within reach.
Is Godalming a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 43.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Godalming is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Godalming?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Godalming?
Homes in Godalming typically sell for around £555k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 536 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Godalming?
Godalming is located in Surrey, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.