A complete guide to property investment in Cranleigh.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Cranleigh offers a stable, mature property market shaped by a high proportion of owner-occupiers and an older population profile. The area’s property prices reflect its established appeal, with the median price per square foot of £493 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 8.7 that signals above-average affordability challenges for buyers. Rental yields are relatively modest at 3.4%, but the top-performing postcode district achieves a stronger 4.1%. Over the past three years, the area has seen a steady increase in values, with annualised growth of 2.9% and capital growth over three years of 8.8%.
Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales at 170 and properties spending an average of 68 days on the market, while buyers can expect a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) on asking prices. This is a market where patience and selectivity are likely to be rewarded, especially for those targeting family homes or downsizer-friendly properties.
Median price per sq ft
£493 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.0%
Sales in past year
170
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Cranleigh, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£650,000
25% of properties below...
£459,950
75% of properties below...
£895,000
Most expensive property
£3,250,000
Live listings
177
Median days on market
68
The outlook for Cranleigh remains stable, with little volatility in capital values as shown by zero capital growth over the past year (0%), but a solid track record over the longer term. Investors should expect gradual changes rather than dramatic shifts, given the area's mature demographic and high owner-occupancy.
Affordability will likely remain a headwind for new entrants, but liquidity is reasonable and discounts on asking prices provide some negotiation room. For those prepared to hold for the long term, Cranleigh offers a relatively safe environment with measured growth potential. Rental investors may need to seek out the best-performing postcodes or property types to maximise returns, but the overall landscape suggests steady if unspectacular prospects.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Cranleigh, South East
£865,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
The Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6
£995,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Lorimer Avenue, Cranleigh, GU6
£160,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey
£1,250,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, GU6
£95,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Hesketh Close, Cranleigh
£120,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Elm Park, Cranleigh, Surrey
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £16,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £31,700 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.9%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.