Town Pop. 12,645

Living in Farncombe: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Farncombe is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the GU7 postcode district. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU7 postcode district.

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Farncombe scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 360 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 205 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 80 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 69 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 66 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 165 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 90 crimes
  2. 2 Badgers Close 33 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 33 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 29
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
49
6 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good
  • The Wharf Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Broadwater SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Farncombe Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Godalming Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Loseley Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Moss Lane SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital8.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,426 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 339 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.8%Student5.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership63.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Farncombe 0.6 mi
Godalming 0.8 mi
Shalford 2.5 mi
J4 M3 10.1 mi
J4 M3 10.2 mi
J4A M3 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 57
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 33

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £490,000 114
Detached £820,000 23
Semi-detached £566,000 32
Terraced £450,250 26
Flat / Maisonette £275,000 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£236k £462k £694k £919k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Godalming 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Norney 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Guildford) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shackleford 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Guildford) 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Farncombe a nice place to live?

Farncombe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Farncombe is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Farncombe?

Farncombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 945 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Farncombe?

Among the top-rated schools in Farncombe are The Wharf Nursery School, Broadwater School and Farncombe Church of England Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Farncombe in total.

What are house prices like in Farncombe?

The current median house price in Farncombe is £490,000, around 72% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £820,000, semi-detached £566,000, terraced £450,250, flat £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 114 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Farncombe in context

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