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Property investment stats for Farncombe, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Farncombe.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Farncombe sits in a part of the South East that attracts both families and professionals, with a balanced mix of owner-occupied and private rented homes. The area has seen steady price growth, with capital growth over 1 year at 2.3% and three-year growth at 7.8%. The average rental yield of 4.5% is solid for the region, and the median price per square foot of £536 per sq ft reflects its desirable location. Liquidity is healthy, with annual sales at 169 and properties spending an average of 41 days on the market.

Affordability is a consideration, as the price-to-income ratio stands at 7.0 and the rent-to-income ratio is 25.2%, placing some pressure on local budgets.

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Key investment stats for Farncombe

Median price per sq ft

£536 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.5%

Capital growth (1y)

2.3%

Sales in past year

169

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Farncombe

Live prices in Farncombe, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£539,500

25% of properties below...

£302,500

75% of properties below...

£842,500

Most expensive property

£4,500,000

Live listings

111

Median days on market

41

Should you invest in Farncombe?

Opportunities

  • The area boasts strong rental yields of 4.5%, and the top-performing postcode district achieves 5.4%, making it attractive for buy-to-let investors.
  • Annual sales of 169 and a relatively short 41 days suggest good liquidity, so investors can expect reasonable ease of entry and exit.
  • The three-year capital growth of 7.8% points to stable, long-term appreciation rather than just short-term spikes.

Risks

  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.0 and rent-to-income ratio of 25.2% mean affordability is stretched for some local households, which could cap future price or rent rises.
  • The median achieved price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, so buyers may have some negotiating power but sellers may need to adjust expectations.
  • The area’s relatively high student and professional population percentiles could mean some volatility in demand if local employment or education patterns change.

Outlook

Steady growth looks likely to continue in Farncombe, given the annualised three-year growth rate of 2.5% and ongoing demand from families and professionals. The area’s median sale and rent prices for three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats (£600,000, £2,500, £300,000, £1,495) are likely to remain attractive for both investors and tenants, though affordability will remain a key issue.

Rental yields are expected to hold firm, especially in the top-performing postcode district with 5.4% yield. Liquidity should remain healthy, with properties continuing to move relatively quickly compared to other parts of the country. Investors should expect steady rather than spectacular returns, but the fundamentals remain strong for those seeking a stable, long-term investment.

Live properties in Farncombe

Investment properties in Farncombe, South East

3 bedroom chalet for sale
20% below median price

£625,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom chalet for sale

Farncombe

Properties needing refurbishment in Farncombe, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 166 days

£510,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Llanaway Close, Godalming, Surrey, ...

Slow to sell properties in Farncombe, South East
Slow to Sell
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 23%

£4,500,000 - Guide Price

9 bedroom detached house for sale

Priors Hatch Lane, Hurtmore, GU7

Big price drop properties in Farncombe, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
2,325 sq ft

£1,400,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU...

Properties with planning granted in Farncombe, South East
Planning Granted
4 bedroom maisonette for sale
47% below median price

£835,000

4 bedroom maisonette for sale

Knoll Road, Godalming, GU7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Farncombe, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £14,160 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £21,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Farncombe

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GU75.4%3.4%£549 / sq ft

Data sources

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.