Living in Farnham
Farnham is in Surrey.
Farnham. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. The town is o…
Where is Farnham?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Surrey
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Farnham at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £500k (median of 869 sales across the built-up area)
What Farnham is known for
- Walking & green space
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Farnham like to live in?
It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 50.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Farnham is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Farnham known for?
Farnham is known for walking & green space, strong high street, riverfront.
Is Farnham good for families?
Families in Farnham have 5 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 50.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Farnham is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Farnham likely to suit?
Farnham may suit people who value 5 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 Farnham?
Schools here perform strongly. Farnham has 5 rated schools within reach.
Is Farnham a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 50.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Farnham is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Farnham?
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 Farnham?
Homes in Farnham typically sell for around £500k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 869 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Farnham?
Farnham is located in Surrey, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.