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Living in Farnham: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Farnham comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the GU10 postcode district, Farnham ranks 5th. The GU10 district averages 51/100, putting Farnham 7 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 12 points above the GU10 district's 48/100. For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
82 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 574 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 281 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 164 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 146 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 133 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 345 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 87 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 75 crimes
  3. 3 The Borough 61 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 17 within 4km
3Outstanding9Good1Ungraded
  • Highfield South Farnham SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • South Farnham SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • The Abbey SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • All Hallows Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Badshot Lea Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Farnham Heath EndSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Potters Gate CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Ridgeway SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital6.5 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital7.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,250 patients per GP
7dentists6pharmacies

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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 587 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23%Student7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.7%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
56
Farnham 0.4 mi
Aldershot 3.1 mi
Bentley 3.7 mi
J4A M3 6.7 mi
J4A M3 6.7 mi
J4 M3 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 43
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 170
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 45

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £466,250 152
Detached £1,067,500 42
Semi-detached £542,500 34
Terraced £415,000 30
Flat / Maisonette £297,500 46
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£244k £544k £853k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wrecclesham 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Runfold 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (Waverley) 65 1.9 mi away ⇄
Badshot Lea 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Frensham 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham a nice place to live?

Farnham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Farnham is 58/100, 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 Farnham?

Farnham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 1,643 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Farnham?

Among the top-rated schools in Farnham are Highfield South Farnham School, South Farnham School and The Abbey School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Farnham in total.

What are house prices like in Farnham?

The current median house price in Farnham is £466,250, around 64% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,067,500, semi-detached £542,500, terraced £415,000, flat £297,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%. There were 152 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Farnham in context

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Postcode districts in Farnham

GU10 51 ⇄
GU9 61 ⇄

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