Property investment stats for Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, South East

• Investors can target families, who make up a strong share of local households, particularly with the current median asking sale price of a 3-bedroom house at £600,000.
• There is potential for higher yields in specific pockets, as shown by the top postcode district rental yield of 6.0%.
• The area’s high share of professionals and managers (in the 93rd percentile) supports demand for quality homes and stable tenancies.

• The average rental yield of 2.4% is relatively low, which may limit returns for investors focused on income.
• The 1-year capital growth of -4.8% suggests recent volatility, so short-term capital gains are not guaranteed.
• Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 78 and properties typically taking 87 days to sell, so quick exits may be challenging.

The next year is likely to see steady, if unspectacular, performance. The area’s strong fundamentals — such as a high share of owner-occupiers and families, plus a well-educated, professional population — should help underpin demand. However, with the average rental yield at 2.4% and asking rents for a 2-bedroom flat around £1,649, investors should temper expectations for rapid income growth.

Long-term capital growth prospects remain reasonable, as evidenced by the 3-year capital growth of 8.1% and annualised growth of 2.6%. Those with a patient approach and a focus on quality family housing are likely to fare best.