Area guide · Waverley

Living in Farncombe

A snapshot of life in Farncombe, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Farncombe is a village in Waverley, South East with a population of 13,247. The average house price is £646,250 and the overall crime rate is 37.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Farncombe ranks

Population

13,247

Avg House Price

£646,250

Crime Rate

37.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

393 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£40,845

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Farncombe's detached homes (£912,500) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£341,250).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Farncombe prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£429,000 → £646,250).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£912,500	£912,500	2
Semi-Detached	£805,000	£805,000	1
Terraced	£565,000	£565,000	1
Flat	£341,250	£341,250	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Farncombe is 37.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Farncombe: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broadwater School	Secondary	Good
Farncombe Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good
Godalming Junior School	Primary	Good
Loseley Fields Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Farncombe averages 393 Mbps — 293% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Farncombe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	58.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,331

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,247
Median Age	44.1
Median Household Income	£40,845
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	45.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Farncombe?

The average house price in Farncombe is £646,250 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Farncombe?

The most affordable entry point in Farncombe is a flat, with an average price of £341,250.

Is Farncombe a safe place to live?

Farncombe has a recorded crime rate of 37.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Farncombe?

Farncombe has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Farncombe?

Average broadband download speeds in Farncombe are around 393 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.8% of premises.

How big is Farncombe?

Farncombe is a settlement in Waverley with a population of approximately 13,247.

Most compared with

How does Farncombe stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Farncombe

House price: £446,654 · £646,250
Crime rate: 70.8 · 37
Distance: 13.1 mi

Aldershot

Farncombe

House price: £360,986 · £646,250
Crime rate: N/A · 37
Distance: 7.3 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Farncombe

House price: £1,205,601 · £646,250
Crime rate: 58.1 · 37
Distance: 14.2 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Farncombe

House price: £421,078 · £646,250
Crime rate: 72 · 37
Distance: 6.4 mi

Bagshot

Farncombe

House price: £449,077 · £646,250
Crime rate: 53 · 37
Distance: 11.7 mi

Billingshurst

Farncombe

House price: £546,196 · £646,250
Crime rate: 34.2 · 37
Distance: 14.0 mi

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